In the past, oral cancer was thought to mainly affect older men with a lifetime of tobacco use. And it’s true that oral cancer is twice as common in men as in women, and lifestyle choices play a role. However, there has been a surprising rise in cases of oral cancer in younger people. Here’s what to know: Why should young people get screened?Since oral cancer is generally more common in older people, young people are not screened as frequently. However, oral cancer is becomin