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

April 04, 2012: HPV-Related Head, Neck Cancers on the Rise
However, incidence decreased for younger blacks, analysis finds

February 13, 2012: Health Tip: Chewing Tobacco Harms Oral Health
Here are some examples of what can go wrong

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

January 26, 2012: Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women: Study
Sex, smoking associated with raised risk of transmission, researchers report

January 25, 2012: Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say

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

December 07, 2011: Active Surveillance May Benefit Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
But report says more needs to be known about the long-term outcome of this approach

November 21, 2011: Fewer Dying in U.S. From Throat, Mouth Cancer, Study Finds
Death rates improved most for patients with more than 12 years' education

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

October 25, 2011: U.S. Health Officials Back HPV Vaccine for Boys
The sexually transmitted virus causes a range of cancers, including cervical, penile and oral malignancies

May 11, 2011: Are Coffee Drinkers Less Prone to Aggressive Breast Cancer?
Study sees lower risk for ER-negative tumors, which don't respond to hormonal therapies

January 26, 2011: Rise in Some Head and Neck Cancers Tied to Oral Sex: Study
Changes in sexual activity linked to increased HPV-related tongue, tonsil malignancies

January 04, 2011: Estrogen May Play Role in Rising Rates of Head, Neck Cancer
Finding comes from study on the hormone's effect on cancerous and pre-cancerous cells

December 22, 2010: Recurrence of Oral Cancer Found to Signal Poor Outcome
Prognosis varies by timing and location of disease, study suggests

December 20, 2010: Speech, Swallowing Usually OK After Head & Neck Cancer Therapy
Most patients had no lasting problems 3 years after chemoradiotherapy, study finds

December 19, 2010: Keeping Holiday Drinking in Check May Counter Cancer
Evidence suggests that heavy drinking damages cells and may raise cancer risk

December 16, 2010: Health Tip: Your Mouth is a Health Barometer
Oral problems may be tied to other medical issues

September 30, 2010: Researchers Create Molecule That Attacks Cancer Genes' 'Instruction Manual'
Findings from cell, animal experiments may hold promise for rare, fatal cancer, researchers say

July 23, 2010: Radiation for Childhood Cancer Can Boost Risk of Stillbirth Later
Study found when woman's uterus, ovaries had been exposed at young age, risk was up to 12 times greater

June 07, 2010: Mouth Cancer Prognosis Improves When Cervical Cancer Virus Involved
Finding HPV in tumor meant lower death rates in those with cancer at back of the mouth, study finds

December 02, 2009: Gains Made in Lung Cancer Survival
Modest improvement seen for advanced cases, study finds

November 05, 2009: Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
Small study reports evidence of cancer-fighting properties

September 08, 2009: Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk
The threat seems the same for smokers, nonsmokers, study finds

August 25, 2009: Saliva May Help Spot Oral Cancer Early
Study suggests potential for a non-invasive diagnostic test

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

June 08, 2009: Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials
Many may lack the time, resources to participate, study finds

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

February 17, 2009: Health Tip: Tobacco and Oral Health
What it can do to your mouth

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

December 08, 2008: Glowing Substance Lights Up Cancer in Mice
Fluorescent compound sticks to diseased cells, making them easier to spot, study 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

November 03, 2008: U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
Most frequent tumor sites were cervix, head and neck, government study finds

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

October 03, 2008: Saliva Proteins May Help Spot Oral Cancer
Someday, easy test could gauge biomarkers for disease, study says

September 10, 2008: Erbitux Extends Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Used in tandem with chemotherapy, it block cancer cells from dividing and growing

May 14, 2008: HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes
Patients more likely to survive using chemoradiation, and new treatments may follow

April 26, 2008: Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks
It's the shine that attracts ultraviolet rays, but sunscreen base can help, expert says

April 04, 2008: Gum Disease, HPV a Double Whammy
The two work in tandem to increase risk of tongue cancer, study shows