Oncology & Cancer
Keep flossing: study ties gum disease to higher cancer risk
(HealthDay)—Want to avoid cancer? Consider brushing and flossing more often.
Jul 21, 2020
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News tagged with throat cancer
Vaccination
'Anti-vaxxers' gain traction against HPV vaccine on Facebook, study shows
One of the biggest social media sites—Facebook—has allowed "anti-vaxxers" to gain a stronger voice against the use of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, according to a new study from a media expert at the University ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Why throat cancers are on the rise, and why it matters to you
Who among us hasn't had a sore throat, a hoarse voice or a lump in the neck? Usually these are minor problems that go away on their own or after a course of antibiotics—but if they don't, check in with your doctor. These ...
Mar 12, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Artificial intelligence predicts radiation therapy side effects for patients with head and neck cancers
For the first time, a sophisticated computer model has been shown to accurately predict two of the most challenging side effects associated with radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. This precision oncology approach ...
Sep 26, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Antibodies against HPV16 can develop up to 40 years before throat cancer is diagnosed
An international group of researchers has found that antibodies to the human papilloma virus type 16 (HPV16) develop in the body between six to 40 years prior to a clinical diagnosis of throat cancer, and their presence indicates ...
Jun 12, 2019
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Health
Canada appeals court upholds landmark tobacco ruling
Quebec's appeals court on Friday upheld a historic ruling ordering three tobacco firms to pay Can$15.5 billion (US$11.6 billion) to smokers in the Canadian province who claimed they were never warned about the health risks ...
Mar 2, 2019
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Medical research
New app gives throat cancer patients their voice back
Vlastimil Gular's life took an unwelcome turn a year ago: minor surgery on his vocal cords revealed throat cancer, which led to the loss of his larynx and with it, his voice.
Jan 11, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Standard chemotherapy treatment for HPV-positive throat cancer remains the most effective, study finds
A new study funded by Cancer Research UK and led by the University of Birmingham has found that the standard chemotherapy used to treat a specific type of throat cancer remains the most effective.
Nov 15, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
In US, HPV-related cancers on rise
Despite rising vaccination rates, cancers related to human papillomavirus, a common sexually transmitted infection, are on the rise in the United States, particularly cancers of the head, neck and throat, officials said Thursday.
Aug 24, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Saliva test aims to detect HPV throat cancers
A QUT researcher is developing a simple saliva test to detect Human papilloma virus (HPV) in throat cancers.
Jan 8, 2018
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