Gum disease has long been linked to heart disease. Now it is being reported that the condition can increase the risk of certain cancers - like cancers of the esophagus and the stomach. But while there ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Oral cancer often shows up as a sore or pain in the mouth that won't ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Gum disease may increase the risk of developing cancer, researchers said on Tuesday. Male health professionals with a history of gum disease in a long-running study had a 14 ...

Stage III oral cavity cancer is characterized by larger tumors or lymph node involvement, often diagnosed through physical ...

Oral cancer is a group of malignancies that can occur in any part of the mouth. Immunotherapy for oral cancer is an emerging treatment option, as it helps the body’s own immune system recognize and ...

Oral cancer involves malignant growths or tumors that can occur anywhere in the mouth or the throat. Doctors sometimes recommend radiation therapy to treat it, which involves doses of radiation to ...

Excessive alcohol consumption during festivals can damage the mouth lining and increase oral cancer risk. Know how binge ...

Recent research suggests that blood tests may show markers of oral cancer. But a blood test isn’t enough to confirm an oral cancer diagnosis. A biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Blood tests for ...

Using 3D modeling to plan and guide cancer surgeries increases surgical precision, resulting in complete tumor removal for 92% of head and neck cancers that have invaded bone, according to a new study ...