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Where cancer patients are treated influences survival
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study of older patients with advanced head and neck cancers has found that where they were treated significantly influenced their survival (Cancer, March 1, 2013).
February 28, 2013
Alcohol consumption ups oral cancer risk in men
By Donna Domino
Alcohol consumption causes approximately 20,000 cancer deaths in the U.S. annually, especially oral cavity cancer in men and breast cancer in women, according to a new study in the American Journal of Public Health. Even moderate drinkers who consume 1.5 drinks daily or fewer accounted for 30% of alcohol-caused cancer deaths.
February 27, 2013
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Video contest inspires oral, head/neck cancer awareness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance has launched a national video contest as a prelude to Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, April 14-20, 2013.
February 26, 2013
Study documents head/neck cancer molecular tumor subtypes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study has confirmed the presence of four molecular classes of head and neck cancer, suggesting there may be an underlying connection between the molecular classes and observed genomic events, some of which affect known cancer genes.
February 24, 2013
Endoscopic therapies proves effective for Barrett's esophagus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with Barrett's esophagus and early or precancerous cells significantly benefit from minimally invasive therapy delivered through an endoscope, according to a new study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
February 20, 2013
Nicotine lozenges, tobacco-free snuff help users quit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smokeless tobacco users who said they didn't want to quit changed their minds or significantly cut back their use when given nicotine lozenges or tobacco-free snuff in a Mayo Clinic study, published in Addictive Behaviors (February 4, 2013).
February 20, 2013
Drug combo could prevent head/neck cancer in high-risk patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have found promising results from a drug combination that appears to reduce the risk for patients with advanced oral precancerous lesions to develop squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), according to a new study published in Clinical Cancer Research.
February 20, 2013
Ancient teeth bacteria reveal oral disease evolution
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the present (Nature Genetics, February 17, 2013).
February 18, 2013
Free oral cancer screenings offered at Midwinter Meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ Group is teaming up with Henry Schein and the Oral Cancer Foundation to provide free oral cancer screenings at this year's Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting.
February 18, 2013
Ky. cancer center emphasizes patients' quality of life
By Donna Domino
A University of Louisville cancer center's multidisciplinary approach for patients with head and neck cancers utilizes a number of novel techniques to decrease the debilitating side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. The center also conducts research and clinical trials for targeted therapies that aim to restore patients' oral functions.
February 18, 2013
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A cancer treatment center in Portland, OR, has created a unique multidisciplinary treatment program for patients with oral and head and neck cancers. The coordinated approach is seen as a better way to treat these patients, who often need expensive and complex dental rehabilitation
February 17, 2013
Survey finds slim link between obesity, periodontitis
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
TORONTO - The findings from a recent Canadian health survey did not reveal a significant association between obesity and periodontitis -- despite the fact that previous studies found at least a 35% increased risk for periodontitis among obese individuals.
February 14, 2013
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