Scribe, shrink get interesting treatment Jul 24, 2010
But there are other topics as well, from the morality of suicide -- Freud, suffering terribly from the effects of oral cancer, is all for it -- to the purpose of sex. The windiness is alleviated by welcome bits of humor, such as Lewis' admission that, when he was young, he and his fellow students devoured Freud's writings to "discover our latest perversions.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Gene may hold key to reducing spread of oral cancers Jul 24, 2010
Oral cancer is an under-treated and poorly understood disease, says Xiaofeng "Charles" Zhou, assistant professor in the UIC Center for Molecular Biology of Oral Diseases and lead researcher of the study. More than 90 percent of oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that normally start on the gums, floor of the mouth, or tongue ... While new cancers of all types have risen 8 percent in the last five years, oral cancer increased 21 percent, according to the American Cancer Society. (EurekAlert!)
CAPSULES: A look at the inductees Jul 23, 2010
Harvey was diagnosed with oral cancer in 1997 and since then has been outspoken about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Walk Fest Health Fair will be Saturday Jul 23, 2010
Offered will be oral cancer screening by Dr. Brian Turley. Also available will be bone density measurement and body composition testing. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Knowledge Gaps for 20 Suspected Carcinogens Outlined Jul 19, 2010
(May 13, 2010) Now, a recently completed study has shown that a powerful carcinogen in tobacco smoke can be used for oral cancer research in experimental animals, thus providing a new, more relevant research model. . (Science Daily)
Dental Researchers Discover Human Beta Defensin-3 Ignites in Oral Cancer Growth Jul 15, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 14, 2010) Detecting oral cancer in its earliest stages can save the lives of the nearly 40,500 people diagnosed annually ... The defensin is present in all oral cancers and associated with the early stages of oral cancer ... "Using the biomarker to detect oral cancer holds potential for saving lives when the cancer is most curable. Annually some 10,000 people die from this cancer," said Ge Jin, assistant professor of biological sciences at the dental school. (Science Daily)
Randolph Hospital Offers Oral Cancer Screenings Jul 4, 2010
An estimated 100 new individuals are diagnosed with oral cancer each day in the United States, totaling approximately 36,000 individuals in 2010 alone. Since 2007, the rate of occurrence of oral cancers has increased significantly through the use of tobacco and alcohol products ... Oral cancers include cancers of the gums, mouth, salivary glands, tongue and lips. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Local cancer survivor stays focused on her life, not fear Jul 4, 2010
Lee is a survivor of oral cancer ... Oral cancer is the Relay for Life focus cancer of 2010. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Saliva Test Spots Hard-To-Detect Cancers Jul 1, 2010
Japan's Keio University and University of California, Los Angeles, have developed the technology with which they detected high probabilities of pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and oral cancer ... By further analyzing the substances, the test detected 99 percent of pancreatic cancer cases, 95 percent of breast cancer, and 80 percent of oral cancer cases among those taking part, it said ... He said the technology would make it especially easier to detect pancreatic and oral cancers. (Newsmax)
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Pot Compounds Inhibit Oral Cancers, Study Says. Syracuse, NY: The administration of the plant cannabinoids delta-8-THC and delta-9-THC inhibit cellular respiration and tumor growth in human oral cancer cells, according to preclinical trial data published in the June issue of the journal Pharmacology ... Investigators at the State University of New York (SUNY), Upstate Medical University in Syracuse assessed the anticancer properties of delta-8-THC and delta-9-THC in the human oral cancer cell... (Salon)
Peruvian Moth Could Devastate California’s Avocados, Entomologist Warns Jun 23, 2010
Peruvian moth could devastate California s avocados, entomologist warns. Peruvian Moth Could Devastate California s Avocados, Entomologist Warns. (Science Daily)
Coffee protects against mouth cancer Jun 22, 2010
Drinking four cups of coffee a day helps protect against oral cancer, but doctors are of the opinion that people should drink coffee in moderation. function blockError(){return true;} window. (India Times, India)
New Evidence That Smokeless Tobacco Damages DNA and Key Enzymes Jun 19, 2010
Krishan Khanduja and colleagues note widespread recognition of smokeless tobacco's harmful effects on the mouth, which include an increased risk of gum disease and oral cancer. The potential carcinogens and other chemicals in chewing tobacco and other smokeless products are absorbed into the blood and travel throughout the body. (Science Daily)
Clearing Up HPV Myths Jun 18, 2010
More people will develop oral cancers as a result of HPV16 infections than those that develop cervical cancer. More people will die (almost 3 times as many) from oral cancers ... Men get more oral cancers than women that are HPV. (CBS News -- Early Show)
- Cancer remains leading cause of death in Taiwan Jun 4, 2010
Lung cancer accounted for the most cancer deaths, followed by liver cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, oral cancer, prostate cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer and cervical cancer. The rankings for most of the leading types of cancer remained the same, but the prevalence of cervical cancer dropped from eighth in 2008 to 10th last year, probably because of increased efforts aimed at encouraging women to have pap smear tests, Bureau of Health Promotion Deputy... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
- Betel leaves contain excessively high levels of pesticides: consumer watchdog Jun 1, 2010
The foundation also warned that chewing betel nuts has been shown to increase the risk of oral cancer, because the high pH content of the betel nut could cause cancer to develop in the lining of the mouth. Coupled with potential toxins consumed when chewing betel leafs that contain pesticide residue, the health risks posed could be even higher, the foundation said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
NYU College of Dentistry, Penn State develop new model for investigating tobacco/oral cancer link May 14, 2010
Although tobacco use is widely understood to be one of the leading causes of oral cancer, research on the prevention of tobacco-related oral cancer in experimental animals has traditionally been limited to examining the impact of synthetic carcinogens manufactured especially for cancer research, rather than on observing the effects of carcinogens that occur in tobacco smoke. Now, a recently completed study conducted collaboratively by Dr. Joseph Guttenplan, a Professor of Basic Science ofacial... (EurekAlert!)
Relay for Life offers hope, empathy Apr 29, 2010
Waclaw joined Relay after her mother was diagnosed with oral cancer in 1999, and her father followed with the same diagnosis in 2000. Her mother died in 2000 due to complications from the chemotherapy and her father died of the disease two years later. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Chewing Tobacco on the Baseball Field 'Ruined My Life' Apr 15, 2010
Chewing Tobacco on the Baseball Field: Oral Cancer Survivor on Dangers - ABC News ... Oral Cancer Survivor Gruen Von Behrens Warns Public About Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco. (ABC News)
Life-threatening scare for Marist track coach Apr 10, 2010
Eric Heintz was diagnosed with oral cancer of the tongue and is recovering from surgery ... "If you google oral cancer' it's some pretty scary stuff because most people catch it pretty late ... They end up with it being inoperable because it has spread so far," Heintz said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Insurance forced to pay for cancer meds Apr 9, 2010
A new Vermont law that went into effect April 1, makes it mandatory for insurance companies to cover oral cancer treatments. In the past they were only required to cover intravenous treatments. (WCAX.com, VT)
Rice nanochip shows cancer test promise Apr 6, 2010
A high-tech test using so-called nano-biochips developed by Houston researchers is effective at detecting oral cancer, according to a study. Preliminary studies by researchers at , the s at Houston and San Antonio and the show that Rice s diagnostic nano-biochip was found to be 97 percent sensitive and 93 percent specific in detecting which patients had malignant or premalignant lesions, results that compared well with traditional oral cancer tests ... Oral cancer afflicts more than 300,000... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Chip checks for oral cancer Apr 6, 2010
The gentle touch of a lesion on the tongue or cheek with a brush can help detect oral cancer with success rates comparable to more invasive techniques, according to preliminary studies by researchers at Rice University, the University of Texas Health Science Centers at Houston and San Antonio and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center ... Oral cancer afflicts more than 300,000 people a year, including 35,000 in the United States alone ... Eventually, McDevitt said, dentists may be... (EurekAlert!)
Your views: Readers respond to issues (March 12) Mar 12, 2010
An 84- year old resident of Toronto came in with a 4-centimeter oral cancer that occupied most of his cheek, tonsilar area and palate. When I asked him if he knew how long the growth had been there, his response was my doctors in Canada have been watching that thing for over 10 years. (Florida Today)
SIBLING Proteins May Predict Oral Cancer Mar 6, 2010
5, 2010) The presence of certain proteins in premalignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development, Medical College of Georgia researchers said ... "Several years ago we discovered that three SIBLINGs -- osteopontin, bone sialoprotein and dentin sialophosphoprotein -- were expressed at significantly high levels in oral cancers," said Dr. Kalu Ogbureke, an oral and maxillofacial pathologist in the MCG School of Dentistry ... For instance, they found that the protein, dentin... (Science Daily)
Oral Cancer Study Shows Full Tumor Genome; Novel Method Speeds Analysis for Individualized Medicine Feb 24, 2010
24, 2010) Mayo Clinic researchers along with collaborators from Life Technologies are reporting on the application of a new approach for sequencing RNA to study cancer tumors. Their findings from a proof-of-principle study on oral carcinomas appear in the current issue of PLoS ONE, the online science journal. (Science Daily)
Open wide for MOM Feb 19, 2010
X-rays, cleanings, oral cancer screenings and patient education are done at the clinic. She added students are exposed to all types of patients. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Researchers Find Biomarkers in Saliva for Detection of Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Feb 18, 2010
"David Wong and his team at the dental school have demonstrated the usefulness of saliva in detecting oral cancer," said co-first author Dr. James Farrell, M.D., an associate professor in the UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases and director of the Pancreatic Diseases Program at UCLA. "As a clinician-scientist who manages patients with all stages of pancreatic cancer, I was eager to work with them to explore the possibilities it could yield in diagnosing this disease." ... 2, 2008) Clinicians... (Science Daily)
Cancer survivor, former spit tobacco user visiting schools Feb 10, 2010
Rick Bender, oral cancer survivor, will tell his story in conjunction with Through With Chew Week, which is Feb. 14-20 ... One in three people diagnosed with oral cancer die from it, she said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Oral cancer up, doctors point to HPV Feb 7, 2010
(NBC)-The number of cases of oral cancer is way up and the problem isn't tobacco ... "If anything, we're seeing a rise in oral cancer and it's not due to tobacco or alcohol, it's due to HPV," Fitzgerald said ... Oral cancer kills one person every hour. (WSFA.com, AL)
Targeting 'spit' tobacco: Health department concerned about Kittitas County's youth Feb 5, 2010
It s just as addictive and increases the risk of oral cancer by 50 times. Medical statistics show that one out of every three tobacco user will die prematurely, Knutson said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
State budget sends mixed message on dental care Feb 4, 2010
On the one hand, the governor should be commended for wanting to repeal the tax exemption on candy and soda, which should go a long way in helping to reduce tooth decay, and for seeking higher taxes on smokeless tobacco and cigars, leading causes of oral cancer. But by eliminating all restorative treatment for adults under the MassHealth dental program, the Patrick administration, in effect, is telling patients that it s more important to have their oral health problems identified than it is to... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Jan 14, 2010
Anti-chew speaker coming to Tech A man who survived oral cancer brought on by chewing tobacco is featured speaker at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Montana Tech auditorium ... He began using spit tobacco at the age of 12 and by 26 he was diagnosed with oral cancer. (Montana Standard, MT)
District Health Department to provide free oral health services Jan 12, 2010
The dental staff of the Can Buren/Cass District Health Department is planning a "Dental Health Day," during which they will provide free oral health care services, such as oral examinations, oral cancer screenings, and oral hygiene education, to individuals ages five and older. The event will be held Saturday, January 16 at the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department facility, 57418 County Road 681, just south of Red Arrow Highway in Hartford. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Tobacco Truth Gets Smoked Jan 10, 2010
Dipping snuff or chewing tobacco can lead to nicotine addiction, gum disease and even oral cancer, while scaring off potential employers and romantic partners in droves. But in relative terms -- relative to smoking -- it could be a boon to individual and public health. (Townhall.com)
Insurance Tied to Survival Odds in Head/Neck Cancers Jan 10, 2010
Even though Medicaid patients have insurance coverage, the researchers note, they -- like the uninsured -- may be less likely to have routine dental check-ups, which often catch signs of oral cancer early. They also point to other barriers -- like transportation problems or getting time off from work to visit the doctor -- that may prevent some uninsured and Medicaid/Medicare disability patients from having any early cancer symptoms assessed, or from starting treatment after a diagnosis. (MEDLINEplus)
