WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes, to unexplained weight loss ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person ...

Gum disease can increase a person’s risk of head and neck cancers Bacteria that cause gum disease increase cancer risk by up to 50% Regular brushing and flossing could reduce risk THURSDAY, Sept. 26, ...

Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, caused by changes in the ...

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Certain genetic disorders can greatly increase the risk of oral cancer. In people with these disorders, oral cancer may develop at a younger age compared with its other causes. Tobacco and alcohol are ...

Cancer of the tonsils and back of the tongue are not very common. Until recently, most of these cancers were caused by smoking and drinking. Now, a strain of HPV which is sexually transmitted has been ...

Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person's risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a collective 50% increased risk of ...