Researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center (BMC) reviewed cancer ...

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Cancer researchers analyzed records from 160,000 patients to find that germs may influence the potential for a relatively ...

Beyond avoiding cavities and gum disease, a new study finds good oral hygiene also protects against head and neck cancer.

In some patients with head and neck cancer, those who require dental care after cancer treatment may face financial burdens ...

Those with poor oral health are more vulnerable than those with healthier mouths to cancers of the throat and head, a recent ...

In addition to increased treatment costs, patients with head and neck cancers also experienced therapy changes during the ...

"Brushing your teeth and flossing may not only help prevent periodontal disease, but also may protect against head and neck cancer," added Hayes, a professor in the Department of Population Health ...

Head and neck cancer comprises a group of biologically similar cancers that start in the lip, oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity (inside the nose), paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx.

"Head and neck cancers account for about 4% of cancers," said Dr. Kathryn DeCarli, a head and neck cancer specialist at Lifespan Cancer Institute. Even more rare,sinus cancer which affects less ...

Ahn cautions that while the added risks from bacteria are concerning, overall cases of head and neck cancer remain fairly uncommon. More information: Oral Microbiome and Subsequent Risk of Head ...