Mouth tumors increase; same virus causes cervical cancer Oct 15, 2008
HPV - Incidence of malignant oral lesions in women rises; vaccine could reduce occurrence Wednesday, October 15, 2008 CYNTHIA BILLHARTZ GREGORIAN ST. LOUIS -- Ten years ago, most of Dr. Brian Nussenbaum's oral cancer patients were men over 60 who used tobacco and drank heavily ... Today, his patients with oral cancer look different ... They and other medical experts suspect the increase in HPV oral cancer stems from a shift in sexual behaviors about 40 years ago, combined with a dramatic... (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Potential Non-invasive Optical Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer Oct 14, 2008
26, 2007) Oral cancer is diagnosed in more than 30,000 individuals in the US annually, claiming 10,000 lives each year. Early detection remains the best way to ensure patient survival and quality of life. (Science Daily)
Richmond Memorial to offer health screenings today Oct 11, 2008
Oral Cancer Information: Provided by Vinnie C. Baker, RDH, Public Health Dental Hygenist, NC Oral Health Section-DPH. Pulse Oximetry: Provided by FirstHealth Richmond Memorial, Hospital Cardiopulmonary Department. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Saliva Proteins May Help Spot Oral Cancer Oct 7, 2008
FRIDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A simple test of saliva proteins may one day help doctors detect oral cancer, according to a new study in the Oct. 1 issue of Clinical Cancer Research. For their study, part of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's Human Saliva Proteome Project, researchers collected saliva samples from 64 people with oral squamous cell carcinoma (a form of oral cancer) and 64 healthy people ... Looking at five protein biomarkers in the saliva... (MEDLINEplus)
Saliva Could Be Used To Detect Oral Cancer: Study Oct 5, 2008
Nearly 300,000 people are affected annually by oral cancer ... squamous cell carcinoma, a form of oral cancer have a low five-year survival rate and a high rate of recurrence especially when the cancer has metastasized in lymph nodes located in the neck ... Researches found that a simple test that detects proteins in saliva can help in detection of oral cancer. (TopNews)
Spit Proteins Could Lead to Oral Cancer Test Oct 3, 2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A simple screen of proteins in human saliva was able to accurately detect a common type of oral cancer, a finding that may lead to a painless new diagnostic test, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday ... They found that five protein biomarkers -- M2BP, MRP14, CD59, profilin and catalase -- predicted oral cancer 93 percent of the time. (MEDLINEplus)
Saliva Proteins Could Help Detection Of Oral Cancer Oct 3, 2008
2, 2008) Clinicians could detect oral squamous cell carcinoma, a form of oral cancer, using a simple test that detects proteins in saliva, according to a report in the October 1, 2008, issue of Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research ... Previous studies have shown that saliva can be a useful diagnostic tool, but this is the first study to globally evaluate saliva protein levels from oral cancer patients ... Since it is very simple to collect and... (Science Daily)
Local dentist offers free exam to help detect oral cancer Sep 24, 2008
Dr. Amparo David and her staff will provide a free oral cancer screening exam at Dentistry by Dr David, 563 Main St. in Bolton (Clinton Savings Bank building), on Friday, Oct. 3 ... One American dies every hour from oral cancer ... The five-year survival rate is only 21 percent for oral cancer that is detected at its latest stage, but the survival rate soars to 81 percent when it's found at an early localized stage. (Bolton Common, MA)
The Women in Warren Buffett's Life Sep 24, 2008
Most riveting is the portrait Schroeder paints of the family's dealing with Susie's oral cancer. Buffett, who always expected his wife to outlive him, reels from the news. (Time.com)
Concern over oral cancer checks Sep 20, 2008
Almost a third of dental receptionists did not offer a prompt consultation when given common oral cancer symptoms. The Department of Health said urgent appointments should have been given in such cases. (BBC News -- UK)
Zila finishes stock split to stay listed on Nasdaq Sep 18, 2008
The firm markets a test that detects oral cancer. Approved Sept. 12, the reverse stock split affects common shareholders and holders of warrants, convertible notes, options and other financial instruments. (AZCentral -- Business)
Swedish maker of snuff could be next to attract bid Sep 17, 2008
The European Union banned snuff sales in 1992 amid concerns about oral cancer and other health problems and also because it might encourage smoking, but when Sweden joined the EU in 1995, the nation was given an exemption from the ban. Last week, the biggest cigarette company in the United States, Altria Group, whose No. 1 brand is Marlboro, agreed to pay $10. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
HEALTH NOTES / Health Fair for one and all is Tuesday Sep 13, 2008
Oral cancer screening with Dr. Robin Lawrence. PSA testing. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
The dangers of three quiet cancers Sep 6, 2008
About 75 percentof oral cancers are caused by smoking and drinking alcohol. Oral cancer is lethal more often than it needs to be because people tend to ignore symptoms ... Oral cancerYour risk: 1 in 98, with diagnoses peaking between the ages of 55 and 65. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sartorial splendour Sep 6, 2008
" Two quite different events marred Sartor's time at Town Hall. The first were allegations of sexual harassment aired against him in the State Parliament in 1999, three days before a critical lord mayoral election. Sartor dismisses them as a Liberal-inspired campaign to block his re-election. A black cloud of a different kind hovered over him in 2000 and 2001 as his then partner Hephzibah Tintner succumbed to oral cancer. "It was just sad, really sad," says Sartor. "If there was a God, and you... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Scare ’em straight Aug 31, 2008
Von Behrens was diagnosed with oral cancer in his mouth at the age of 17, four years after he started using chewing tobacco. After 34 surgeries, his jaw has been replaced by bones from his leg. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Watching a 'surreal' surgery Aug 27, 2008
One team, Oral Cancer Awareness, is working to educate locals on the dangers of gutka ... We were invited to observe a fibular flap repair of a partial mandible resection due to oral cancer caused by gutka use. (CNN)
It's all in your head: Opening wide can do more than help your teeth Aug 21, 2008
They check for signs of oral cancer, for signs of tooth decay, and for infections in the gums. Gum infections have become more important because of recent discoveries linking bacteria in the mouth to disease elsewhere in the body. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Saliva Sensor Detects Oral Cancer Aug 18, 2008
A trip to the dentist may soon mean a check for oral cancer as well as for cavities because of a new optical sensor. The highly-sensitive sensor detects proteins in saliva associated with oral cancer, making it possible to catch the disease early, when the rate of patient survival is almost 90 percent ... Until now, the only way to test for oral cancer was through visual examination, which is often ineffective, or through biopsy to analyze proteins in the blood. (Newsmax)
Back-to-school: The healthy way Aug 17, 2008
Oral Cancer Foundation Awareness Information. Relief Nursery Org Information. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Students work to improve water quality in India Aug 14, 2008
Other team teaches how to prevent oral cancer, one of top 3 cancers in India. Students employ locals to maintain program and monitor efficiency over next year. (CNN)
New mouth bacteria species found Aug 12, 2008
Professor Wade said that he had managed to find the new species in both normal healthy tissue and living inside oral cancer cells. "It confirms that oral bacteria can invade both tissues and individual cells.". (BBC News -- Health)
High doses of vitamin C injections slow tumor growth Aug 8, 2008
Studies also showed that high doses of vitamin C may help prevent and treat melanoma, the deadly skin cancer, breast cancer and oral cancer. Some researchers speculated that vitamin C may also help leukemia, according to an unsubstantiated source. (Food Consumer)
Jon Voight Blasts Obama Aug 7, 2008
Says He'd Usher In Socialism And Is Weak On Terror; Hasn't Spoken To Daughter, Angelina Jolie, About The New Twins. Jon Voight on The Early Show Tuesday (CBS). (CBS News)
Local Briefs Jul 31, 2008
We know that spit tobacco users are 50 percent more likely to develop oral cancer than nonusers, says Linda Lee, section supervisor for MTUPP. Our recent surveys reveal that nearly a quarter of high school senior males are using these highly addictive products. Spit tobacco delivers about five times the nicotine as a single cigarette. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Blue Light And Hydrogen Peroxide May Effectively Treat Biofilms That Cause Cavities And Gum Disease Jul 25, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 24, 2008) Blue light commonly used by dentists to cure resin fillings and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) combined may be capable of reaching and treating bacteria in deep layers of biofilms that can cause cavities and gingivitis. Most bacteria in nature exist in communities of biofilms, structures that serve as physical barriers and severely limit the effect of antibacterial agents. (Science Daily)
Students teach kids dangers of 'gutka' in India Jul 24, 2008
Team teaches locals how to prevent oral cancer, one of top 3 cancers in India ... Students read the comic developed by Oral Cancer Awareness Team about the dangers of gutka ... If you are an innovative student from the University of Southern California, the answer might be spending going to India, providing innovative water treatment measures to mitigate the spread of waterborne diseases, or educating locals on how to prevent oral cancer. (CNN -- Health)
Nassau teens above state average for tobacco use Jul 21, 2008
More than 87 percent of oral cancer cases are directly linked to smokeless tobacco. Some of the other effects of smokeless tobacco use include addiction to nicotine, oral leukoplakia (white mouth lesions that can become cancerous), gum disease and gum recession (when the gum pulls away from the teeth). (Florida Times-Union)
Dentist employs revolutionary cancer screening tech Jul 17, 2008
Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, DMD, uses the new VELscope system to check for oral cancer in the mouth of patient Charles Katsoulakos ... Employing cutting-edge oral cancer screening technology, one Medford dentist hopes to catch certain cancers earlier and easier than was previously possible ... With the use of the VELscope system, checking for oral cancer is non-invasive and takes only moments. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Vancouver Aquarium loses popular resident Jul 3, 2008
Tag, a 15-year-old, 640-kilogram male Steller sea lion, died early Tuesday from complications of surgery to combat oral cancer ... The aquarium announced in March that Tag had been diagnosed with oral cancer and that he had he received surgery and chemotherapy in hopes of treating the disease. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Beloved sea lion dies at Vancouver aquarium Jul 3, 2008
Tag, 15, was diagnosed with oral cancer last winter and underwent treatment that included chemotherapy, a veterinarian with the aquarium said Tuesday. "Experts from around the world helped us to develop a very sophisticated treatment plan aimed at ensuring that Tag would have the best quality of life possible for his remaining months with us," Martin Haulena said in a news release. (CBC.ca)
Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk Jul 2, 2008
Their analysis of studies from around the world found that STP users had an overall 80 percent increased risk of oral cancer and a 60 percent increased risk of esophageal cancer ... For example, more than 50 percent of oral cancers in India and Sudan are attributable to STPs, compared with 4 percent in the U.S.. (Health-Finder)
New Oral Angiogenesis Inhibitor Offers Potential Nontoxic Therapy For A Wide Range Of Cancers Jul 1, 2008
26, 2000) A chemical derived from soybeans has been found to shrink abnormal growths that lead to oral cancer, a UC Irvine College of Medicine clinical study has found. The findings are believed to be among. (Science Daily)
New tests help keep management of health care closer to home Jun 25, 2008
Oral cancer: Especially if you smoke and drink in combination or test positive for the common human papillomavirus (HPV), you are at higher risk for oral cancer. Before having a biopsy of a suspicious sore in your mouth, your dentist or hygienist can give you a VELscope test, which involves a non-invasive, hand-held device to see beneath the surface of your tongue, cheek and gums to find abnormal tissue. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Blue light used to harden tooth fillings stunts tumor growth Jun 25, 2008
"The light waves produce free radicals that activate the catalyst and speed up polymerization of the composite resin. In oral cancer cells, though, those radicals cause damage that decreases cell growth and increases cell death.". Mr. Patel, who has been working with Dr. Jill Lewis, associate professor of oral biology, Dr. Regina Messer, associate professor of oral rehabilitation and oral biology, and Dr. John Wataha, adjunct professor of oral rehabilitation and oral biology, studied 10... (EurekAlert!)
Safe Surfing Jun 13, 2008
Almost two-thirds of the nearly 29,000 Americans who contract oral cancer annually are males. Supreme Court backs PROTECT Act. (Fox News)
Former interim CEO leaves Zila Jun 13, 2008
Phoenix-based Zila (NASDAQ: ZILA) is a specialty pharmaceutical firm specializing in the treatment of oral diseases, especially oral cancer. For more. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Easier to E-Verify; Dental and vision benefits Jun 11, 2008
Some dental plans have begun to offer oral cancer screenings and prenatal cancer care, while some vision plans now provide comprehensive vision exams that can identify diabetes and other medical conditions. Dental and vision plans are popular with employees, who often utilize them more often than medical plans. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* Johnny Neihu's News Watch:Taiwans most unwanted medico Jun 7, 2008
Thats fine, I suppose, as long as you put the risk of oral cancer in the back of your mind. But by far the greatest benefit of Taiwanese chewing gum is that, with a mouth resembling the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, it makes you reluctant to visit the dentist, which is rather fortunate when there are individuals like Tony Shiu on the loose. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Zila reduces required minimum cash balance Jun 5, 2008
Zila, which sells a test to detect oral cancer, also said it will report fiscal third-quarter earnings on Monday. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ex-Bayer exec Wolf Busse aims at cancer with ACT Biotech Jun 2, 2008
Wolf Busse, a 28-year veteran of the German drugmaker, started in late April to develop and market oral cancer drugs from more than 300 compounds licensed from. That includes a Phase II compound that could net a cancer drug as early as 2013. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Passive smoking hazards Jun 2, 2008
"India has the highest incidence of oral cancer and smoking increases risk of heart diseases, high blood pressure, lung problems, including smokers' cough, COPD and other respiratory diseases," it said. The study said India's annual tobacco-related death was approximately 10 lakhs, 2,200 per day, 91 per hour and three every two minutes. (Hindu)
New research offers insight into oral cancer, chronic pediatric ear infections, and hearing health Jun 1, 2008
Researchers at the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy, found that although oral cancer is more prevalent in men, in their study group of 71 women and 142 men diagnosed with tongue cancer, gender did not influence prognosis. Based on this, the researchers concluded that employing a less aggressive course of treatment in female patients due to their gender was not justified. (EurekAlert!)
Don't let your teeth go up in smoke! May 31, 2008
Deccan Herald - Don't let your teeth go up in smoke. Saturday, May 31, 2008. (Deccan Herald)
Cigarette Smoking Is Being Blamed For The Increasing Incidence Of ... May 30, 2008
May 30: Lung cancer, the worst result of smoking, has overtaken oral cancer as the most common form of the disease among adult men in most parts of the country ... Until a few years back, most oncologists would say that oral canceragain caused by chewing tobacco and other itemswas the most common cancer among men in India. (Daijiworld.com)
Brighter Smiles: Making a good first impression May 29, 2008
Did they explain to you the reasons and rationale in understandable terms before they did a periodontal (gum) exam, take x-rays, perform and oral cancer exam, TMJ evaluation, or take impressions of your teeth. Did you leave that first appointment with a sense of accomplishment or just confused. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Drinkers' Genes May Cut Cancer Risk May 28, 2008
But past research has also found that alcohol consumption is a risk factor for oral cancer. However, this study found that having a variation of ADH1B or ADH7 may be "cancer protective" in people who are moderate to heavy drinkers. (ABC News)
Tulsa Talks-- Oral Cancer May 24, 2008
America's Most Wanted. Talkshow With Spike Feresten. (FOX23.com, OK)
200000 TB Deaths Due to Beedi-smoking in India: Report May 15, 2008
The study led by Prakash C. Gupta, director of Research at Healis, Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health in Mumbai that supported the study, and Samira Asma observes that though beedi smoking causes the same diseases as cigarette smoking does - lung cancer, oral cancer, heart diseases, lung disease and addiction, it is more harmful than cigarette smoking. Beedi is the cheaper Asian version of cigarette wherein tobacco is hand-rolled in tendu leaves. (MedIndia)
Beedis are killing India May 14, 2008
Beedi smoking causes lung cancer, oral cancer, heart diseases, lung disease and addiction. We have more bidi smokers than any other tobacco product, said Prakash Gupta, director of the Healis Sekhsaria Institute of Public Health, Mumbai, one of the co-editors of the report. (HealthJockey.com)
No cutting creature comforts? May 12, 2008
He recalled one client with two ailing dogs: a Rhodesian Ridgeback with oral cancer and a Rottweiler with a brain tumor. "The owner went to great lengths to contact different specialists around town, including trying a special kind of radiation therapy at the University of Florida in Gainesville," Davis said. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR widow's warning May 7, 2008
The cancer society revealed another emerging source of oral cancers ... Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, found the number of cases of oral cancers related to HPV nearly doubled between 1973 and 2004 ... Lori Hamilton is trying to spread the word about the dangers of oral cancers by visiting screening centers around the country. (CNN -- Health)
CB&I tri won by Woodlands athlete May 6, 2008
The 58-year-old Phelan, a dedicated ultrarunner and volunteer from Magnolia, passed away in early March after a 28-year battle with oral cancer. Conroe resident Randolph Parnell, 51, died during the swimming portion of the race. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Cancer awareness day May 2, 2008
Hundreds of people are expected to partake in a variety of free health screenings, including respiratory screenings, diabetes screenings, blood pressure exams, oral cancer screenings, skin cancer screenings, a blood test for colorectal cancer, a thyroid blood test, a cholesterol test (12-hour fasting is required no food or drink except water) and, for men, a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. Registration is required for the cholesterol, thyroid and PSA screenings and the skin cancer... (Beacon Villager, MA)
Poniard Pharmaceuticals' Oral Picoplatin Demonstrates Positive Bioavailability in Ongoing Phase 1 Trial Apr 14, 2008
"This includes the possible use in combination with other oral cancer therapies and radiation which would provide a novel treatment paradigm for platinum-based cancer therapy." Additional results from the Phase 1 study presented at the AACR Annual Meeting showed that four weeks after picoplatin dosing -- by either the oral or intravenous route -- only background levels of circulating platinum could be detected, suggesting no drug accumulation between dosing cycles. All doses of the... (PR Newswire)
* Report shows cancer rates rise Apr 12, 2008
During those two years, the top 10 most prevalent types of cancer among men were liver cancer, colorectal cancer, cancer of the trachea, bronchus and lungs, oral cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer, esophagus cancer, bladder cancer, skin cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer, in that order ... 7 percent, with oral cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and esophagus cancer registering the largest increase at 18 percent, 16 percent, 13 percent and 8 percent respectively the report said ...... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paltrow puts in double time on the NYC party scene Apr 10, 2008
Also there: Elizabeth Hurley, Elton John, Carson Kressley, Project Runway winner Christian Siriano Paltrow says: Lauder "has raised so much money, and she's so committed. We all want to eradicate cancer in our lifetime. Oral cancer, like my father had, and women's cancers. It's an honor to be here." (Her father, Bruce, died in 2002. . (USA Today -- Life)
Salivary diagnostics, the 'magic mirror' to your health ... at your personal computer Apr 6, 2008
For over three years, saliva has shown genuine promise as a diagnostic tool for oral cancer detection ... The available information presently includes profiles from healthy males and females, as well as oral cancer patients. (EurekAlert!)
Rodeo promoter rejects tobacco sponsorships Mar 28, 2008
It can lead to oral cancer, gum disease and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. About 8. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Spit samples may replace blood tests Mar 26, 2008
"Researchers have already shown that saliva proteins can be used to detect oral cancer and HIV infection.". "We think this list will soon expand to include leading causes of death like cancer and heart disease, which, if caught early, are much more likely to be successfully treated.". (iAfrica.com)
Spit tests may soon replace many blood tests Mar 26, 2008
Protein probes on the chip react with proteins in a saliva sample, say from the mouth of someone with oral cancer, and inform a computer about which proteins are present ... Researchers have already shown that saliva proteins can be used to detect oral cancer and HIV infection. (EurekAlert!)
Highmark evaluating injectable drug policy Mar 16, 2008
Two years ago, when Medicare Part D first took effect, many of the hugely expensive oral cancer drugs that patients had been receiving through other means came under the umbrella of Part D. And once that happened, Medicare enrollees who subscribed to the benefit were obligated to pay $3,600 in out-of-pocket costs each year before the full drug coverage kicked in. And some smaller practitioners have stopped administering cancer drugs altogether to Medicare patients, leaving the job to hospitals,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Understanding Our Saliva Mar 10, 2008
10, 2008) Researchers have developed a novel technique to separate and analyze all the proteins found in human saliva, not just the soluble ones, providing an approach that may reveal protein markers for oral cancer and other disorders in the oral cavity ... They analyzed saliva samples from four oral cancer patients and identified over 1000 human proteins, including many known cancer associated proteins ... The researchers note that the mortality rate for oral cancer has hardly declined over... (Science Daily)
Story ideas from Molecular and Cellular Proteomics Mar 7, 2008
Researchers have developed a novel technique to separate and analyze all the proteins found in human saliva, not just the soluble ones, providing an approach that may reveal protein markers for oral cancer and other disorders in the oral cavity ... They analyzed saliva samples from four oral cancer patients and identified over 1000 human proteins, including many known cancer associated proteins ... The researchers note that the mortality rate for oral cancer has hardly declined over the past 30... (EurekAlert!)
Linear Accelerator Promises Safer And Simpler Treatment For ... Mar 5, 2008
Related Links Medindia on General Info about Oral Cancer Cancerous growth occurring within the structures of the oral cavity is known as Oral Cancer The oral cavity includes the mouth and all the structures within it, such as the tongue, teeth, gums, lower jaw etc. For More Information. (MedIndia)
