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5/8/2008
Alcohol a top cause of cancer says report
5/7/2008
Delays in starting radiotherapy can increase risk of cancer recurrence
5/6/2008
Cervical-cancer virus linked to cancers in men
5/6/2008
Lasers May Treat Cancers of the Larynx
5/5/2008
Most moms balk at HPV vaccine for young girls - Study
5/5/2008
Quackery in Head and Neck Cancer
5/5/2008
Smokers squirming over graphic packs
5/4/2008
Rescue of salivary gland function after stem cell transplantation in irradiated glands
5/4/2008
Potential use of quantitative tissue phenotype to predict malignant risk for oral premalignant lesions
5/2/2008
Seeing Is Believing
5/2/2008
Super health benefits of strawberries
5/2/2008
BSD Medical to Present Its Cancer Therapy Systems at the 2008 World Congress of Brachytherapy
5/1/2008
After Cancer, Hope for Devastating Side Effect
5/1/2008
Phase I Clinical Trial of Photodynamic Therapy Underway for Potential New Treatment of Oral Precancerous Lesions
5/1/2008
Mouth cancer drug gets NICE thumbs up
5/1/2008
New Surgery Improves Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
4/28/2008
Vaccine May Treat Lung Cancer
4/28/2008
The role of PET in head and neck cancer
4/28/2008
MR Imaging Criteria for the Prediction of Extranodal Spread of Metastatic Cancer in the Neck
4/27/2008
Possible Viral Links to Lung Cancer Risk Uncovered
4/22/2008
Hopkins Doctor Urges Early Diagnosis To Avoid Cancer’s Forgotten Killer
4/22/2008
Opening up - Innovative physical therapy helps keep cancer survivor
4/21/2008
Swedish tobacco tied to premature death
4/21/2008
Understanding the biological basis of autofluorescence imaging for oral cancer detection
4/19/2008
Noninvasive Genetic Detection Of Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
4/19/2008
Introgen Therapeutics phase 3 study of cancer drug confirms earlier findings
4/19/2008
Qiagen keeps purchase powder dry for now
4/15/2008
HPV-related oral cancers rise among younger men
4/14/2008
Nuvelo Announces Preclinical Data for NU206 Demonstrating Potent Therapeutic Activity in Oral Mucositis Models
4/11/2008
Providing early evidence of oral cancer
4/9/2008
Large Analysis Shows Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Is Safe
4/9/2008
Luteolin Induces Apoptosis in Oral Squamous Cancer Cells
4/9/2008
Zila in danger of stock delisting by Nasdaq
4/9/2008
Smokeless tobacco associated with stomach cancer
4/9/2008
Future combination therapy
4/9/2008
The need for patients' endocrine function vigilance following treatment of head and neck cancer.
4/9/2008
Distinct Risk Factor Profiles for Human Papillomavirus 16 Positive and HPV16 Negative Head and Neck Cancers
4/7/2008
HPV, Periodontitis Work In Tandem To Increase Risk Of Tongue Cancer
4/6/2008
Salivary diagnostics, the 'magic mirror' to your health
4/3/2008
Curcumin Sensitizes Human Colorectal Cancer Xenografts
4/2/2008
Mounting Evidence Shows Red Wine Antioxidant Kills Cancer
4/2/2008
Recurrent head and neck cancer: current treatment and future prospects
3/30/2008
Update on the Management of Mucositis
3/30/2008
FDA deciding whether to give boys HPV vaccine
3/30/2008
Key to Cancer Prevention
3/29/2008
Tongue Cancer Laser
3/26/2008
Greater Predisposition To Cancer In Those With Certain Homozygous Gene Pairs, Study Suggests
3/25/2008
Spit tests may soon replace many blood tests
3/24/2008
Students learn harmful effects of smoking
3/22/2008
People Infected With HPV, Periodontitis are More Susceptible to Tongue Cancer
3/20/2008
Tethered Endoscope
3/19/2008
Alcohol and oral cancer research breakthrough
3/18/2008
Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Erodes Quality of Life
3/18/2008
Oral Cancer - PDA Stresses the Importance of Early Detection
3/17/2008
Analysis of oral cancer epidemiology in the US reveals state-specific trends
3/17/2008
Smokeless tobacco associated with stomach cancer
3/14/2008
FDA Panel - Restrict Amgen, Anemia Drugs
3/13/2008
Third annual New York City oral cancer walk set
3/13/2008
More factors behind head and neck cancer revealed
3/13/2008
Cause Of Severe Allergic Reaction To Cancer Drug Found, Study Shows
3/12/2008
Sex, Pot, Cancer is Ugly New Trend
3/12/2008
Distinct Risk Factor Profiles for HPV 16 Positive and HPV 16 Negative Head and Neck Cancers
3/9/2008
Association between p53 and Human Papillomavirus in Head and Neck Cancer Survival
3/9/2008
Improved survival of patients with human papillomavirus-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in a prospective clinical trial
3/9/2008
The vitamin D miracle - Is it for real?
3/6/2008
Timetable to beat a virus
3/5/2008
Targeting Tumors
3/4/2008
Screening for oral cancer in a new light
3/4/2008
Smoking and human papillomavirus infection
3/3/2008
What you may not know about cervical cancer vaccine for tweens
3/3/2008
Predictors of Sustained Smoking Cessation
2/28/2008
Race will aid runner facing new challenge
2/25/2008
OraMoist outperforms leading mouthwash, study says
2/22/2008
Why politics and public health don't mix
2/22/2008
American Association for Cancer Rresearch Seventh Annual Landon Awards
2/22/2008
New tobacco products under fire
2/20/2008
Improved Survival of Patients With Human Papillomavirus Positive Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Prospective Clinical Trial
2/20/2008
Clueless on STDs, Throat Cancer, and Oral Sex
2/20/2008
EU Panel Says Oral Tobacco Is Addictive, Hazardous
2/20/2008
New Generation of Tobacco Products Threatens Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use, Save Lives in U.S., Report Warns
2/18/2008
HPV-positive Head and Neck Cancers Have Improved Prognosis
2/17/2008
Opening up - Innovative physical therapy helps keep cancer survivor
2/14/2008
India facing smoking death crisis
2/10/2008
Role of HPV in oral cancer on the rise
2/9/2008
Addition of Radiation Improves Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
2/9/2008
Capecitabine and Docetaxel Combination Therapy Appears Effective in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
2/9/2008
Men, HPV and Oral Cancer
2/9/2008
Sustained High Efficacy of Gardasil Against Precancerous Cervical Lesions Confirmed in Longest Follow-up of Large Phase III Studies
2/7/2008
The Dangers of Denial
2/7/2008
Tobacco May Kill 1 Billion in This Century, WHO Says - Update 2
2/6/2008
Oral Sex a Factor in Oral Cancer Increase
2/6/2008
Protection against cisplatin ototoxicity in a Sprague-Dawley rat animal model
2/2/2008
Patient in Finland gets a new jaw made from his own stem cells
2/2/2008
Incidence Trends for Human Papillomavirus. Related and Unrelated Oral Cancer
2/1/2008
HPV Causing More Oral Cancer in Men
2/1/2008
Committed to Raising Dentistry Awareness of Oral Cancer
1/31/2008
Scientists Developing Swish-and-Spit Cancer Test
1/30/2008
Renowned Chef Overcomes Cancer To Return To His Kitchen
1/29/2008
Addition of Radiation Improves Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
1/26/2008
Michelson Diagnostics announces successful OCT imaging of oral cancer tissue
1/26/2008
Camera in a pill can spot signs of cancer
1/25/2008
Cobra to Support Manufacturing of GenVec’s Late-Stage Cancer Therapy
1/24/2008
UK Co Lab21 Launches New Test For Cancer Drug Gene
1/23/2008
Cigarette Smoke May Enhance HPV And Increase Risk Of Cervical Cancer
1/22/2008
Makers of device hope it will help with early detection of malignancies in patients who are not showing symptoms
1/20/2008
Camera puts the heat on cancer treatment side effects
1/20/2008
A little off the top and some healthy advice, too
1/15/2008
The Association Between Statins and Cancer Incidence in a Veterans Population
1/13/2008
Foundation Role In Improving Oral Health - Nothing To Smile About
1/13/2008
Cross hairs on a cancer
1/13/2008
A Changing Market - Several companies offering alternative radiation therapy
1/13/2008
Spit It Out for Thru With Chew Week
1/9/2008
Experimental drugs flourish in China
1/7/2008
Store decision draws anger applause from its customers
1/5/2008
Aggressive Treatment Favored for Advanced Laryngeal Cancer
1/4/2008
Hannaford celebrates art and life
1/4/2008
As the World Turns: Art Imitates Life for Barbara Ryan
1/4/2008
FDA Reports New Risks Posed by Anemia Drugs
1/1/2008
Swish-and-Spit Test Accurate for Cancer
1/1/2008
Oral Exams: Are you performing a complete exam
12/31/2007
Nanotechnology used to differentiate metastatic cancer cells from normal cells
12/31/2007
Aspiration in chemoradiated patients with head and neck cancer
12/31/2007
Use of External Beam Radiotherapy is Associated with Reduced Incidence of Second Primary Head and Neck Cancer: A SEER Database Analysis
12/31/2007
Mitochondrial resequencing arrays detect tumor-specific mutations in salivary rinses of patients with head and neck cancer
12/28/2007
Major Clinical Cancer Advances in 2007
12/28/2007
Infrared Camera Might Predict, Prevent Complications in Patients with Head and Neck CA
12/25/2007
Santa Treated for Throat Cancer
12/25/2007
Gold helps in cancer fight
12/25/2007
New report challenges idea that snuff is a safer substitute for cigarettes
12/25/2007
Machine 'may speed up cancer treatment'
12/25/2007
Overcoming the odds
12/25/2007
Expanding Role of the Medical Oncologist in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer
12/25/2007
p53 — Master and Commander
12/25/2007
Researchers Train the Immune System to Deliver Virus that Destroys Cancer in Lab Models
12/25/2007
Smokebusters invite Young to give anti-smoking presentation
12/22/2007
HPV May Cause Second Cancers
12/22/2007
Scientists Weigh Stem Cells Role as Cancer Cause
12/22/2007
Cancer Surgery Switch
12/22/2007
Cellphone Use Might Raise Mouth Cancer Risk
12/21/2007
TP53 Mutations Associated with Decreased Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
12/20/2007
Mitochondrial Resequencing Arrays Detect Tumor-Specific Mutations in Salivary Rinses of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
12/18/2007
Prolonged Use Of Swedish Moist Snuff Increases Risk Of Fatal Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke
12/18/2007
GlaxoSmithKline: FDA delays Cervarix approval
12/11/2007
Public exposure gets man teeth
12/7/2007
Chemoprevention, Naturally: Findings On Plant-derived Cancer Medicines
12/7/2007
Light for Mucositis
12/4/2007
EGFR-Targeting Monoclonal Antibodies in Head and Neck Cancer
12/4/2007
Florida nurse practitioners' attitudes and practices regarding oral cancer prevention and early detection
12/4/2007
Consequences of mucositis-induced treatment breaks and dose reductions on head and neck cancer treatment outcomes
12/4/2007
Tobacco Smoking, Smoking Cessation, and Cumulative Risk of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancers
12/3/2007
UVA Program Improves Health Of Cancer Patients
12/3/2007
Iditarod winner and cancer survivor
12/2/2007
Lack of Association of Alcohol and Tobacco with HPV16-Associated Head and Neck Cancer
12/2/2007
A Survey of the Current Approaches to Diagnosis and Management of Oral Premalignant Lesions
12/1/2007
New Radiation Treatment is Better for Throat Cancer Patients, Research Shows
12/1/2007
As cigarette sales dip, new products raise concerns
11/30/2007
Actress Colleen Zenk Pinter Partners with the Oral Cancer Foundation to Raise Public Awareness
11/28/2007
CT Scans Raise Cancer Risk
11/28/2007
Researchers At UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center Report Smoking Marijuana May Increase Risk Of Head And Neck Cancers
11/28/2007
Drinking And Smoking Don't Boost HPV-related Cancer Risk
11/28/2007
Speaking Out
11/27/2007
Armed to the teeth
11/26/2007
Survival analysis and clinical evaluation of implant-retained prostheses in oral cancer resection patients over a mean follow-up period of 10 years
11/26/2007
Oral cancer awareness of undergraduate medical and dental students
11/26/2007
Diet, Exercise Better Than Vitamins in Promoting Health
11/25/2007
A molecular analysis of the bacteria present within oral squamous cell carcinoma
11/21/2007
The Oral Cancer Foundation Issues First Research Grants
11/20/2007
Radiation Found To Be More Effective Than Surgery At Preventing Second Larynx Cancers In Patients Treated For Early Larynx Cancer
11/19/2007
Stars of the future
11/19/2007
Krall Examines the Ethics of Experimental Medicine
11/15/2007
Mass. raises volume against smoking
11/15/2007
Calls for mouth cancer research
11/15/2007
Oral Cancer Linked to Race and Culture
11/15/2007
Targeted and smart drugs for cancer: Dawn of a new era
11/14/2007
Tumor-suppressor Gene For Lung Cancer Identified
11/13/2007
PET Scans Useful For Some Cancer Treatment, But How Do Patients Fare?
11/13/2007
Setting patients free
11/12/2007
Contagious cancers
11/12/2007
Cancer Treatment Using Light Sensitive Drugs Proven Effective
11/11/2007
Patients to get cancer diagnosis within hours
11/11/2007
CDC informs that in U.S. Smoking rate levels off
11/8/2007
Love doesn't need words...
11/7/2007
HPV common in young men
11/7/2007
Epoetin Alfa Has No Effect on Survival or Relapse in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
11/7/2007
Lia thought she just had toothache. It turned out to be something far more terrifying
11/6/2007
Study Finds No Connection between Vitamin D and Overall Cancer Deaths
11/5/2007
Optimism matters in the treatment of cancer
11/4/2007
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy with concurrent chemotherapy for previously irradiated, recurrent head and neck cancer
11/2/2007
New U.S. Patent Granted for Nventa's Coval HPV Fusions to Treat Patients with HPV-Related Diseases
11/2/2007
1000th Patient Enrolls in National ``LORHAN'' Head and Neck Cancer Registry
11/2/2007
Our Diet Must Change To Cut Cancer Risk, Experts Urge
11/1/2007
Stem cell marker identified in head and neck cancer Cancer Treatment
10/31/2007
Chewing tobacco: Not a risk-free alternative to cigarettes
10/31/2007
Improving Head and Neck Cancer Survival
10/29/2007
Integrated approach to IMRT provides quality care for head and neck cancer patients
10/29/2007
Cisplatin, Fluorouracil, and Docetaxel in Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer
10/29/2007
Gold Nanorods Shed Light On New Approach To Fighting Cancer
10/29/2007
New data may help guide the clinical development of Biomira's PX-478 and PX-866
10/29/2007
Gene Chip Enables Personalized Cancer Treatment
10/29/2007
Three Chemo Drugs Better Than Two for Advanced Head-Neck Cancers
10/26/2007
Soap Star In Real-Life Cancer Battle
10/24/2007
The Oral Cancer Foundation Urges HPV Vaccination for Males
10/23/2007
Studies tie oral sex to throat cancer in some men
10/23/2007
Oral cancer in a blue spotlight as more dentists buy screening devices
10/22/2007
Cancer survival is not influenced by a patient's emotional status
10/21/2007
Smokeless Tobacco Called Unsafe Cigarette Substitute
10/21/2007
p53 Mutations in Deep Tissues Are More Strongly Associated with Recurrence than Mutation-Positive Mucosal Margins
10/21/2007
ASCO: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Also Protective for Vaginal and Vulvar Lesions
10/21/2007
ASCO: Nicotine Vaccine Helps Smokers Quit, Maybe for Good
10/21/2007
Viral Test Outdoes Pap Smear in Sensitivity
10/21/2007
HPV Vaccine May Stem Incidence of Throat Cancer
10/17/2007
Fruit compound fights head, neck cancer - study
10/16/2007
HPV Vaccination Recommended for Boys and Girls for Prevention of Head and Neck Cancers
10/15/2007
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Found to Be Falling
10/15/2007
HPV Vaccination May Help Prevent Oropharyngeal Cancer
10/12/2007
Neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
10/12/2007
UPDATE 1-CuraGen to stop devt of oral mucositis drug candidate
10/12/2007
Patients with oral cancer can still have dental implants
10/11/2007
Scary pictures to help you quit smoking
10/11/2007
Boom Times for Dentists, but Not for Teeth
10/10/2007
Snusing: the new way to give up smoking?
10/8/2007
Maintaining High Hemoglobin Levels to Enhance Radio Sensitivity in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Does Not Improve and May Reduce Tumor Control
10/8/2007
How leeches could save my life
10/7/2007
Controlled Study of Lactoperoxidase Gel on Oral Flora and Saliva in Irradiated Patients With Oral Cancer
10/7/2007
Teens exposed to smokeless tobacco ads
10/7/2007
Salivary gland cancer rare but often deadly
10/4/2007
Dentist failed to diagnose patient's cancer
10/4/2007
Elective neck dissection in oral carcinoma: a critical review of the evidence
10/4/2007
Swedish moist snuff accelerates gastric cancer development in Helicobacter pylori-infected wild-type and gastrin transgenic mice
10/3/2007
Swedish Smokeless Tobacco Aims at U.S. Market
10/2/2007
Reason to moderate your drinking
10/2/2007
Taxotere® Approved for Head and Neck Cancer
10/2/2007
GlaxoSmithKline cancer vaccine 'impressive'
10/2/2007
Throat Cancer, Oral Sex and HPV Linked
9/30/2007
Photodynamic therapy treatment of early oral and laryngeal cancers
9/30/2007
Alcohol drinking raises risk of head and neck cancers
9/29/2007
Rising Cost of Health Care is Causing Finance Fears
9/27/2007
Targeted Therapies Driving the European Head and Neck Cancer Therapeutics Markets
9/27/2007
Halting Heavy Drinking Cuts Esophageal and Head-and-Neck Cancer Risks
9/27/2007
Introgen presents biomarker data demonstrating abnormal p53 predicts Advexin efficacy in head and neck, lung, prostate and Li-Fraumeni cancers
9/25/2007
Cancer Patients, Spouses Report Similar Emotional Distress
9/24/2007
HPV Now Linked to Many Head and Neck Cancers
9/23/2007
Treatments may increase cancer cells
9/21/2007
The answer is to vaccinate everyone and do it early
9/19/2007
Against All Odds
9/19/2007
Cancer cure 'may be available in two years'
9/17/2007
HPV Increases Incidence of Head, Neck Cancers