NHS cancer patient has his mouth and tongue rebuilt using tissue from his ARM
David Barwell, of Nottingham, was diagnosed with T4 mouth cancer in March, after losing four stone in less than three months. Doctors now hope he will be able to eat, drink and talk again. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breaking a tooth saved my life, says woman who discovered she had mouth cancer
When Lisa Epsom, from South East London, broke her tooth opening her son's juice bottle, she thought it would just require a quick trip to the dentist. But, in fact, it led to her losing half her face and fighting for life. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breaking a tooth saved my life, says mother, 34, who discovered she was 'weeks from death' from mouth cancer
When Lisa Epsom, from South East London, broke her tooth opening her son's juice bottle, she thought it would just require a quick trip to the dentist. But, in fact, it led to her losing half her face and fighting for life. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How green tea can KILL cancer cells
Scientists at Penn State identified the process by which a compound in green tea which kills mouth cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. They hope the discovery will lead to new treatments for oral and other cancers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dentists face risk of being sued for failure to spot mouth cancers
Sir Paul Beresford, chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on dentistry, has expressed alarm over threatened legal action by disgruntled patients with mouth cancer. Now Sir Paul is urging the General Dental Council (GDC) and the British Dental Association (BDA) to step up their efforts to alert dentists, as he also keeps pressure on the Government to act. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - October 13, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Luke Williams dead after fulfilling last wish to marry his soulmate
Luke Williams, 29, from Margate in Kent, was diagnosed with mouth cancer in June 2013. After an operation to remove half his tongue he was given the all-clear, but tests revealed the cancer had returned in May. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Free mouth cancer exams available to public in dental surgeries
Approximately 300 cases of mouth and pharynx cancer detected in Ireland each year (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - September 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Highlights: Aug. 21, 2014
MLB Pitcher Curt Schilling Blames Mouth Cancer on Chewing Tobacco (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
MLB Pitcher Curt Schilling Blames Mouth Cancer on Chewing Tobacco
(Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Google 'saved life' of hairdresser who diagnosed mouth CANCER after looking online
Caroline Greaves, 46, from Nottinghamshire, took matters into her own hands after being given antibiotics and told there was 'nothing to worry about'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tufts Study: Secondhand Smoke As Harmful To Pets As To People
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten years ago, Shirley Worthington rushed Tigger to the vet when the dog’s mouth started bleeding. When she was told he had cancer, she knew to blame her heavy smoking, an addiction she couldn’t kick until after her pet died.
Secondhand smoke can cause lung and nasal cancer in dogs, malignant lymphoma in cats and allergy and respiratory problems in both animals, according to studies done at Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts, Colorado State University and other schools.
The number of pets that die each year from tobacco exposure isn’t available, bu...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: steve saleeba Tags: Health Local News Animals Pets secondhand smoke Study Tufts Source Type: news
Researchers hone in on way to predict aggressiveness of oral cancer
Studying mouth cancer in mice, researchers have found a way to predict the aggressiveness of similar tumors in people, an early step toward a diagnostic test that could guide treatment, according to researchers. The investigators found a consistent pattern of gene expression associated with tumor spreading in mice. Analyzing genetic data from human oral cancer samples, they also found this gene signature in people with aggressive metastatic tumors. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 26, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Researchers home in on way to predict aggressiveness of oral cancer
(Washington University School of Medicine) Studying mouth cancer in mice, researchers have found a way to predict the aggressiveness of similar tumors in people, an early step toward a diagnostic test that could guide treatment, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 26, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Is frequent mouthwash use linked to oral cancer?
Conclusion
This multicentre study conducted across nine European countries has many strengths, including its large sample size. Most importantly, it adjusted for smoking and alcohol consumption, which are well-established risk factors for these cancers and could otherwise influence the association between oral health and dental hygiene and these cancers.
The researchers also adjusted for other potential risk factors, such as socioeconomic status and how much fruit and vegetables people ate.
However, there are some potential limitations. Although the researchers have made every effort to adjust for these confounders, as th...
Source: NHS News Feed - April 4, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer Source Type: news
Sharp increase in mouth cancer rates
Cases of mouth cancer in the UK have increased by more than 1,000 in just a year, according to statistics released by the British Dental Health Foundation.
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Source: Nursing in Practice - October 21, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Lalah-Simone Springer Tags: Cancer Editor ' s pick Latest News Source Type: news
