April 07, 2012: Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer
Ask for screening as part of your general checkup, experts say

February 10, 2012: Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients
Study suggests that only quitting, not cutting back, might lower threat

February 01, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

January 16, 2012: Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Face Eating Problems
Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds

November 15, 2011: Alcoholics More Likely to Die of Cancer: Study
Alcohol itself and poor lifestyle choices both increase risks, researchers say

July 12, 2011: More U.S. Men Die From Cancer Than Women: Study
But disparity mirrors differences in incidence, not ability to fight disease, researchers say

August 10, 2010: No Significant Esophageal Cancer Risk From Osteoporosis Drug: Study
Analysis also finds no evidence of substantial gastric cancer risk from oral bisphosphonates

June 18, 2010: Coffee Might Guard Against Head, Neck Cancers
Large analysis found regular drinkers were 39% less likely to get these malignancies

October 28, 2009: Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Study found it doubled survival time

August 17, 2009: Pain Level May Predict Survival in Certain Cancer Patients
Discomfort should be monitored in those with head and neck malignancies, researchers say

April 20, 2009: Robotic Surgery Practical for Some Head, Neck Tumors
But more research needed to define advantages, limits of procedure, study suggests

March 25, 2009: Drug Combo Helps Larynx Cancer Patients Preserve Voice Box
Adding third medicine to standard therapy made the difference, researchers say

January 14, 2009: Researchers Zero In on GI Cancers
Much effort focuses on genetics and who would benefit from treatments

January 09, 2009: Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak

December 09, 2008: Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer
Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says

November 27, 2008: Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit

November 25, 2008: U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds

October 31, 2008: Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection
Study may lead to better diagnosis and monitoring for head/neck cancers

May 02, 2008: Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer
Study finds early use of antibiotics reversed damage caused by H. pylori