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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News tagged with throat cancer
Surgery
Incisionless robotic surgery offers promising outcomes for oropharyngeal cancer patients
A new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital finds an incisionless robotic surgery – done alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiation – may offer oropharyngeal cancer patients good outcomes and survival, ...
Sep 16, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Rise in head and neck cancer spurs innovations in care
Incidence of head and neck cancers - usually defined as malignancies above the collarbone but outside the brain - are on the rise, according to statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The most common is thyroid ...
Aug 1, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
CDC: Majority of HPV-linked cancers are preventable
(HealthDay)—The majority of cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) are preventable, according to a report published in the July 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality ...
Jul 11, 2016
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Health
Delhi government bans all forms of chewing tobacco
India's capital has banned chewing tobacco in an effort to lower the high incidence of mouth and throat cancers.
Apr 18, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Men benefit from vaccinating girls against HPV but remain at risk of some cancers
Men benefit indirectly from vaccinating girls against human papillomavirus (HPV), but remain at risk of cancers associated with the virus, finds a study from The Netherlands published in The BMJ this week.
May 12, 2015
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Immunology
Allergy symptoms that persist may mean a bigger problem
With allergy season upon us, many people may be suffering from a scratchy or sore throat, hoarseness and loss of voice.
Apr 14, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
HPV's link to head, neck cancer
Tobacco and alcohol use may be the most common cause of head and neck cancers, but a new culprit has come on the scene in recent years.
Apr 3, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
HPV-linked oral cancers may not be 'contagious'
(HealthDay)—Romantic intimacy in long-term relationships often suffers when one partner gets a diagnosis of mouth or throat cancer caused by HPV, the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus. But new research suggests ...
Apr 29, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Study reveals new causes of mouth and throat cancer
Poor oral health and failure to have regular dental checks could increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer, according to a pan-European study.
Apr 4, 2014
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