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Oral Cancer

Almost all oral cancers begin in the flat cells (squamous cells) that cover the surfaces of the mouth, tongue, and lips. These cancers are called

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More Advanced Cancer in Medicaid Patients

Rates of cancers that develop in the head and neck are growing in the United States and around the world. In part, this increase can be blamed on the human papillomavirus.

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Better to Toss the Tonsils First

Tonsils are located on either side of the back of throat. They are part of the immune system, but not critical for good health. Today, cancers found in the tonsils are the most common type of head and neck cancer.

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An Oral Argument About Cancer Screening

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recently tackled the issues of when to screen for prostate and breast cancers. The government-backed agency is now saying there's not enough evidence to recommend or reject oral cancer screening.

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Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies of Cancer

One day after announcing that his cancer had returned, Roger Ebert has died. The  veteran film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times had battled thyroid and salivary gland cancer for years. He was 70 years old.

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HPV: Helping Instead of Hurting

Nobody wants to have the HPV virus. It’s been linked to a number of different cancers, including those of the cervix and head and neck. Strangely, though, it may benefit a group of cancer patients.

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Combination Therapy Doesn’t Unlock Progress
Erlotinib added no benefit to head and neck cancers treated with standard therapy
Which Hospitals are Better for Cancer Care?
Head and neck cancer patient outcomes better when treated at high volume and NCI designated hospitals
Esophageal Cancer Facts That Defy Logic
Esophageal cancer patients with multiple primary cancers live longer than patients without MPC
How Heavy Coffee Drinking Impacts Cancer
Oral and throat cancer mortality risks lower in heavy coffee drinkers
The Net Around Head and Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer surgical care good in safety net hospitals
Spit Happens
Gene known as Aquaporin 1 was shown potential with oral cancer patients and chronic dry mouth
Antidepressant Rinses Away Cancer Pain
Head and neck cancer treatment related oral mucositis relieved with doxepin
Acupuncture Relieves Chronic Dry Mouth
Head and neck cancer radiation induced dry mouth eased with acupuncture
Dual Blockers Tackle Oral Cancer
Oral cancer in rats responds well to dual inhibitor licofelone
Nabbing Oral Cancer Before It Develops
Oral cancer predisposition detected with gene test
One Cancer is Enough
Thyroid cancer is often treated with radioactive iodine and can be tough on kids
Predicting Oral Cancer
Oral cancer risk levels distinguished with molecular markers
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The End Result of Alcoholism
Many people are able to responsibly use alcohol. However, repeated alcohol abuse or a diagnosis of alcoholism can both lead to severe consequences. Here, we'll look at what addiction can mean to your body--from cirrhosis to cancer.
Smoking, Chewing Tobacco & Your Teeth
Think smoking's sexy? Well, think again. A cigarette smokers' mouth is a haven for plaque build-up, bone loss and oral cancer. But it's what is not visible that's seriously wreaking havoc on a smoker's teeth.
Smoking, Chewing Tobacco & Your Gums
You know that smoking can do a number on your teeth - but did you know it also puts your gums at risk? Turns out that smokers are five times more likely to develop gum or periodontal disease than non-smokers.
Teeth X-rays & Cancer Screenings: How Often is Best?
Spotting something early can mean preventing possible oral surgery or even tooth loss later. That's where dental x-rays and cancer screenings come in. Watch this to find out what you need to know when undergoing both.
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