Oral Cancer News

Oral cancer deaths declining among well-educated

Deaths from mouth and throat cancer have dropped since the early 1990s, according to a new study—but only…    

Outcomes after recurrence of oral cancer vary by timing, site

Patients who have recurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma tend to do worse if the new cancer appears…    

New ‘dentist’ test to detect oral cancer will save lives

A new test for oral cancer, which a dentist could perform by simply using a brush to collect…    

Gene may hold key to reducing spread of oral cancers

The spread of cancer cells in the tongue may be reduced if a gene that regulates cancer cell…    

HPV-Positive Tumor Status Indicates Better Survival in Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer

Oropharyngeal cancer patients whose tumors in the upper part of the throat test positively for the human papillomavirus…    

Ten Minutes That Could Save Your Life

Oral, head and neck cancers — most of which are preventable — account for approximately 3 percent of…    

SIBLING proteins may predict oral cancer

The presence of certain proteins in premalignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development, Medical College of Georgia…    

Does Green Tea Prevent Cancer? Evidence Continues to Brew, But Questions Remain

Although scientists are reluctant to officially endorse green tea as a cancer prevention method, evidence continues to grow…    

Green Tea Shows Promise as Chemoprevention Agent for Oral Cancer

Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant…    

Oropharyngeal cancer patients experience post-surgery sleep apnea

Nearly all patients who underwent surgery to treat oropharyngeal cancer experienced some degree of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),…    

MicroRNA in human saliva may help diagnose oral cancer

Researchers continue to add to the diagnostic alphabet of saliva by identifying the presence of at least 50…    

5 Ways to Spot and Stop Smoking-Related Cancers

At 70 years old, Lydia Whitlow likes to stay active. “I like to work in the yard. It…    

Unique Surgery Creates Fully Usable Tongue

The night before her surgery for tongue cancer, 30-year-old Lisa Bourdon-Krause realized she might never be able to…    

Saliva proteins could help detection of oral cancer

Clinicians could detect oral squamous cell carcinoma, a form of oral cancer, using a simple test that detects…    

Burning incense increases risk of respiratory tract cancers

Long term use of incense increases the risk of developing cancers of the respiratory tract, according to a…    

Blue light used to harden tooth fillings stunts tumor growth

A blue curing light used to harden dental fillings also may stunt tumor growth, Medical College of Georgia…    

Avocados May Help Prevent Oral Cancer

Nutrients taken from avocados are able to thwart oral cancer cells, killing some and preventing pre-cancerous cells from…    

New approaches to the diagnosis of oral cancer

Oral cancer is diagnosed in more than 30,000 individuals in the US annually, claiming 10,000 lives each year.…    

New Method of Jaw Reconstruction for Oral Cancer Patients

Mayo Clinic ear, nose and throat surgeons have developed a promising new process for mandible (lower jaw) reconstruction…    

Oral Cancer Screenings at Dental Checkups Are Cost-Effective

Dentists and physicians who take advantage of routine checkups to screen their high-risk patients for oral cancer may…