Boy Scout leader Cheryl Watson, 52, of Decatur, was a “true workhorse” Sep 22, 2009
Cheryl Cherie Tennell Watson, 52, of Decatur, died Friday at Emory University from complications of oral cancer. The memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Benefits of Eating Guava Sep 7, 2009
Helps treat swollen gums, alleviates tooth ache, and prevents oral cancer. The rind contains high amounts of Vitamin C, thus increasing immunity. (Suite101.com)
Dentists Urged To Take A Role In Identifying Children Suffering From Neglect Sep 1, 2009
(May 30, 2007) More than 92 percent of Illinois dentists provide oral cancer examinations for their patients, but many are not performing the procedures thoroughly or at optimum intervals, according to a new. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Researching cancer Sep 1, 2009
In addition to glioblastoma, Bhushan says he is studying how Biochanin A works for the treatment of breast and oral cancer. Kennedy's lifespan after being diagnosed in May 2008 was typical, even exceeding that of other people who have developed glioblastoma, according to Bhushan. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Saliva May Help Spot Oral Cancer Early Aug 27, 2009
TUESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- In a major step towards early diagnosis of oral cancer, researchers have found that saliva contains at least 50 microRNAs that could aid detection ... They identified at least 50 microRNAs that may be associated with oral cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
MicroRNA In Human Saliva May Help Diagnose Oral Cancer Aug 27, 2009
26, 2009) Researchers continue to add to the diagnostic alphabet of saliva by identifying the presence of at least 50 microRNAs that could aid in the detection of oral cancer, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research ... The emergence of a microRNA profile in saliva represents a major step forward in the early detection of oral cancer ... Two specific microRNAs, miR-125a and miR-200a, were present at significantly lower levels... (Science Daily)
Dental researchers confirm microRNAs as biomarkers for oral cancer detection Aug 26, 2009
Dr. David Wong, UCLA's Felix and Mildred Yip Professor of Dentistry, and his colleagues previously demonstrated the usefulness of proteome and transcriptome diagnostics for oral cancer; this new research expands the "diagnostic alphabet" of genetic salivary biomarkers that can yield a diagnosis on the molecular level long before a tumor is present ... Oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for more than 90 percent of oral cancers worldwide and is the sixth most common cancer in the United States.... (EurekAlert!)
New Biomarker Method Could Increase The Number Of Diagnostic Tests For Cancer Aug 25, 2009
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 Oct. 1, 2008, issue of Clinical Cancer. . (Science Daily)
Full Story » Aug 23, 2009
Aspen Dental Partners With Oral Health America In Fight Against Oral Cancer - Yahoo ... Aspen Dental Partners With Oral Health America In Fight Against Oral Cancer ... Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) August 23, 2009 -- Aspen Dental is partnering with Oral Health America (OHA) in support of OHA's National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP), an oral health education and oral cancer prevention program, at the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS), August 21-August 30, 2009 in Williamsport,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Opinion: Health care cost reductions Aug 22, 2009
In the bad old days he would have either agreed to keep an eye on them (oral cancer is very slow moving) or taken a needle biopsy then and there and sent it to the lab for examination. Instead he sent me to see an oral surgeon. (Littleton Independent, MA)
John J. Valeri, at 54; was UPS international executive Aug 15, 2009
Doctors diagnosed Mr. Valeri with oral cancer in 2006. After several surgeries and periods of treatment and remission, the cancer was discovered in his lungs in 2008. (Boston Globe)
Detecting Oral Cancer Aug 13, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (WUSA) -- If your dentist can detect oral cancer early, it's almost 90-percent curable. It's this reason people like Kathleen Sample say they've recently started worrying more about ways to prevent oral cancer ... "I always had routine appointments, but never considered oral cancer. I did smoke for probably about 30 years. I'm concerned about what it it has done to my mouth and my tongue," explains Sample. (W-USA News, DC)
* World News Quick Take Aug 13, 2009
Oral cancer linked to booze. Britain has seen an alarming growth in oral cancer rates for people in their 40s, largely due to rising alcohol consumption, Cancer Research UK warned on Tuesday ... While tobacco is the main risk factor for oral cancer, cancers caused by smoking often take up to 30 years to develop, so experts believe that the second biggest risk factor X alcohol X is the main culprit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
More of this story Aug 13, 2009
"It started out as ovarian cancer and then it became skin and oral cancer. She was such a fighter. She really wanted to live," said Duvall. Sadly, this was one fight Lorraine couldn't win. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Above the law? Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 10:52 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 11:52 UK. Russian victims challenge police. (BBC News -- Europe)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Aug 11, 2009
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Councils poised to cut more jobs Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 04:16 GMT, Tuesday, 11 August 2009 05:16 UK. Councils are facing a "perfect storm", says the LGA. (BBC News)
Time 'runs short' on climate deal Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 18:45 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 19:45 UK. By David Shukman Environment correspondent, BBC News, Bonn. (BBC News)
Grim reapers Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 01:17 GMT, Tuesday, 11 August 2009 02:17 UK. Afghan farmers recall poppy riches. (BBC News)
Optimistic women live for longer Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 23:12 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 00:12 UK. It pays to be optimistic. (BBC News)
World music sales charts launched Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 12:30 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 13:30 UK. Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu scored the album chart's first number one. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
I'm still in charge, says Morgan Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 05:57 GMT, Tuesday, 11 August 2009 06:57 UK. Mr Morgan and his family have been going to Mwnt for 40 years. (BBC News -- UK)
Swine flu jab tests for children Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 15:27 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 16:27 UK. It is hoped the vaccination programme could begin in September. (BBC News -- UK)
Badminton team feel 'imprisoned' Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 07:19 GMT, Tuesday, 11 August 2009 08:19 UK. Badminton team feel 'imprisoned. (BBC News -- UK)
NHS spending is 'over-optimistic' Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 23:06 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 00:06 UK. NHS spending is 'over-optimistic. (BBC News -- UK)
Women dominate high status jobs Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 02:16 GMT, Tuesday, 11 August 2009 03:16 UK. Women dominate 'high status' jobs. (BBC News -- UK)
Sugar apprentice site 'a gimmick' Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 23:31 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 00:31 UK. Sugar apprentice site 'a gimmick. (BBC News -- UK)
Manufacturing confidence rises Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 11:27 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 12:27 UK. Manufacturing confidence rebounds. (BBC News -- Business)
House shortage 'props up prices' Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 06:58 GMT, Tuesday, 11 August 2009 07:58 UK. House shortage 'props up prices. (BBC News -- Business)
British actors dominate TV Globes Aug 11, 2009
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Hacked blogger seeks Russia probe Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 19:36 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 20:36 UK. The attack blacked out Twitter for two hours. (BBC News -- Technology)
Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk Aug 11, 2009
"And drinking and oral cancer of the oral cavity and larynx are also well-established risks. Those are the strongest associations previously identified, although pancreatic and liver cancers have also been linked in the past, while lung cancer has generally not been considered to be an alcohol-related cancer because, in reality, it's really almost impossible to de-link smokers from drinkers since the two behaviors tend to overlap so frequently.". Blot also noted that, when broken down by cancer... (MEDLINEplus)
Is the net tightening on 'Dr Death'? Aug 11, 2009
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Deadly explosion in Slovakia mine Aug 11, 2009
Page last updated at 23:46 GMT, Monday, 10 August 2009 00:46 UK. Six miners are dead and hopes are fading for 14 others after an explosion at a coal pit in Slovakia. (BBC News -- Europe)
Grapefruit Juice Boosts Cancer Drug Aug 7, 2009
Since many new oral cancer drugs like rapamycin cost $1,000 or more a month, grapefruit juice can make expensive treatment cheaper. A daily glass of juice could lower the cost by 50 percent, Cohen said, noting that during the study, researchers used fresh juice and not the grocery-store variety, since key chemicals in the juice have a short shelf life. (Newsmax)
USD psychology professor featured in APA publication Jul 30, 2009
Some of the screenings available for men or women include cervical cancer, colon cancer, oral cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, clinical breast exam and digital mammograms. Call (605) 648-8479 to schedule an appointment. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Smokeless Tobacco Safer Than Smoking, Study Suggests Jul 30, 2009
Lee said, "Our paper shows very clearly that, in marked contrast to smoking, smokeless tobacco use carries little or no risk of cancer. Concerns about possible effects of smokeless tobacco on oral cancer are answered by our analyses showing a lack of relationship based on the combined evidence from those 14 studies published since 1990 which allow adequate control for effects of smoking.". Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Smokeless Tobacco No Cancer Risk In Study Jul 30, 2009
Lee also said the study shows that there is not a relationship between oral cancer and smokeless tobacco. The meta-analysis was published in the open access journal BMC Medicine. (KIRO TV, WA)
Tolmar ups offer to buy Zila to $4.7M Jul 29, 2009
7 million in cash for the Phoenix oral cancer diagnostic firm. Fort Collins, Colo. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Renaissance Grants $3,000 to the Florida Dental Association to Present Oral Health Workshops for the Vulnerable Elderly Jul 24, 2009
Older adults also face a variety of special oral health challenges, including root and coronal caries, periodontal disease, tooth wear, oral cancer, or complications from prescription and over-the-counter medication. (R-Umatilla, Fla. (PR Newswire)
Sunitinib Benefit Explored in Poor-Prognosis Kidney Cancer Jul 18, 2009
THURSDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) -- The oral cancer drug sunitinib (Sutent) has shown promising results in advanced kidney cancer patients who have a poor prognosis, new research says. Previous clinical trials showed that sunitinib was effective in patients with advanced kidney cancer, and the drug has been approved worldwide as a first- and second-line treatment for these patients, according to background information with the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Keep your mind and body in top condition Jul 17, 2009
What aging can bring: Yellowing, gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer ... See your dentist for a cleaning twice a year (or more often if needed), and have a thorough checkup once a year for gum disease, cavities, and signs of oral cancer. (CNN -- Health)
Dental Makeover Specialist, J. Derek Tieken, DDS, featured on Great Day Houston Jul 15, 2009
Velscope offers the same early oral cancer detection that is used by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Over 30,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the U.S. With a mortality rate of over 50% at 5 years, one person every hour of every day dies of oral cancer in America ... If detected early, however, oral cancer is 90% survivable. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Another bidder emerges to buy Zila Jul 9, 2009
Zila's flagship product is ViziLite Plus, a test that the company says can help dentists detect oral abnormalities that may lead to oral cancer in patients. Intelident has discussed a potential merger with Zila for about one month, and company officials recently visited Zila's local office. (AZCentral -- Business)
Intelident Solutions Proposes to Acquire Zila for $0.42 per share in Cash Jul 8, 2009
"The proposed transaction will create a major dental company in the United States, combining Intelident's leadership in dental practice management with Zila's strength and experience in the prevention, detection, and treatment of oral cancer and periodontal disease," said Intelident CEO Thomas Marler. "This partnership will allow us to introduce a number of new and innovative products while accelerating the growth of the combined enterprise.". (PR Newswire)
Cancer drug to extend dog days Jul 7, 2009
The Pfizer Animal Health division has just released Palladia, an oral cancer treatment for mast cell disease, to animal oncologists. The approved the drug on June 3. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Geeks double as scourges and sages at media summit Jul 6, 2009
Oral Cancer Foundation Praised for Its Social Media Efforts. The Oral Cancer Foundation was recently praised by a leading Internet media Web site in an article discussing non-profit organizations that are effectively using Internet-based social media for the public good. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
I'm wary of doctor's advice, or lack thereof Jul 4, 2009
Recently, I had a procedure done to see if I had oral cancer. That procedure revealed another abnormal area. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Orange Juice Worse For Teeth Than Whitening Agents, Study Finds Jul 2, 2009
16, 2006) Common tooth whitening products, which have been used by millions of people, are found to be safe and do not increase the risk of oral cancer when used as directed. This exhaustive review of the. (Science Daily)
Mouth holds clues to ills Jun 30, 2009
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Group Takes Steps To Fight Oral Cancer Jun 28, 2009
-- A crowd of walkers made a trek across the metro area on Saturday to raise awareness about oral cancer, a disease that afflicts nearly 30,000 people every year ... "It's just to help increase awareness about oral cancer," said student Erica Ross ... Oral cancer is most often caused by heavy alcohol or tobacco use. (7 KETV Omaha)
Colo. firm plans to buy Zila for $4 mil Jun 27, 2009
Zila manufactures medical devices used to detect and treat oral cancer and periodontal disease. Its flagship product, ViziLite Plus, is used for early detection of oral cancer. (AZCentral -- Business)
LSU offers free health programs Jun 24, 2009
Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Professions faculty will screen participants for high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, lung function, colorectal cancer and oral cancer. Staff from the Breast and Cervical Health Program at the School of Public Health will educate women about breast cancer and walk them through the process of getting mammograms. (KSLA.com, LA)
Health Department Holds Men's Health Day Jun 21, 2009
The health screening offered reduced price lipid panels for 12, blood pressure checks, oral cancer screenings, height and weight checks, body mass index measurements and educational literature ... The health screening offered reduced price lipid panels for 12, blood pressure checks, oral cancer screenings, height and weight checks, body mass index measurements and educational literature. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Self Check for Mouth Cancer Jun 20, 2009
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms for Oral Cancers ... Mouth or oral cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer, only representing approximately 3% of all cancers, however it is very important to understand mouth cancer because it spreads within the body relatively quickly. (Suite101.com)
* Cancer still top killer in Taiwan: DOH Jun 18, 2009
Rounding out the top 10 were breast cancer, stomach cancer, oral cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, esophageal cancer and pancreatic cancer. This story has been viewed 484 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Rick Holmes: Dental health deserves a place in health care debate Jun 16, 2009
More than 30,000 Americans each year are diagnosed with oral cancer ... The Massachusetts Dental Society has some responses: Require dental screenings for kids entering school; help control costs by expanding the use of auxiliary dental professionals; use student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement programs to get more dentists to underserved areas; expand access to dental care; build community service into dental training programs; fluoridate the water; get candy and sugary drinks out of... (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Zila posts $1.5M loss, warns of bankruptcy without more funding Jun 16, 2009
The Phoenix oral cancer diagnostics company released its fiscal third-quarter results Tuesday, showing a loss of $1 ... In May, company officials testified at a congressional hearing on innovative technology for veterans, urging legislators to press the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to expand the use of Zila s ViziLite Plus for veterans, who are at a higher risk of oral cancer. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Actor Rayner finds a fit in Freud role Jun 5, 2009
The great psychoanalytic thinker is in London at the start of World War II, dying of oral cancer. And in St. Germain's speculative vision, Freud invites a young Oxford don named C.S. Lewis to drop by for a chat. (Boston Globe)
Nicotine Gum and Lozenges Pose Cancer Risk Jun 5, 2009
The concern is that with smokers, you are looking at people who are already at risk of oral cancer, he said. Im worried that some may already have lesions they dont know about in the mouth, and if they keep on taking nicotine replacement when they stop smoking, they will not be doing themselves any good. (Newsmax)
Hydrogen Peroxide Marshals Immune System Jun 4, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 4, 2009) When you were a kid your mom poured it on your scraped finger to stave off infection. When you got older you might have even used it to bleach your hair. (Science Daily)
Smokers head for sidewalks to puff, vent Jun 4, 2009
Smoking while drinking is a major cause of oral cancer. Yes, not everyone will get it, but it's not easily treatable. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Compliance and cost: Bitter pills to swallow in the age of oral chemotherapy May 29, 2009
"People assume that if you have cancer, you're going to take your medication, but for a whole host of reasons, that may not happen," says Angela DeMichele, MD, MSCE, an associate professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center, who will present a session called "Compliance and Cost: Bitter Pills to Swallow in the Era of Oral Cancer Treatment" on Sunday, May 31 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. "We need to... (EurekAlert!)
Health calendar May 15, 2009
"LINKS BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH AND OVERALL WELLNESS," one of Castle Medical Center's "Advances in Medicine" seminar series; presentation by Windward dentists Russell Kim and Maile Kim, including discussion of gum disease links to diabetes, heart disease and pregnancy complications, and risk factors for oral cancer; 6:30 p.m. May 14, CMC Wellness Center auditorium; free; reservations, 263-5400. "CULTURES THAT HONOR ELDERS," third of a series of "Aging: Roundtable of Many Views," workshops for those... (Honolulu Advertiser)
