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Could blocking or deleting a protein help prevent common oral cancers?

Boston University dental researchers have found deleting or inhibiting a protein in the tongue might stall tumour growth in patients with oral...

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Anti-cancer dream cream shrinks oral tumours, according to new peer-reviewed publication

Researchers have found that applying a topical ointment containing anti-tumour factor can increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to...

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The NHS, local government, MPs and peers stand together to commit to a smoke free future

At a parliamentary event to celebrate No Smoking Day [1], which took place on March 9, the public health minister heard leading figures from across...

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Honorary OBE for 20 years of Mouth Cancer Foundation service

The founder of the Mouth Cancer Foundation, Vinod Joshi, has been awarded an honorary Office of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, (OBE),...

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Study suggests possible link between sugary drinks and cancer

​A study published by The BMJ today reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugary drinks and and an increased risk of cancer.

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Is your dental practice pink?

​Henry Schein Dental UK is again offering its customers the opportunity to join the company’s fight against cancer through its Practice Pink...

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Oral sex and smoking increase men's risk of head and neck cancer

Men who smoke and have five or more partners with whom they perform oral sex have the highest risk of developing a type of head and neck cancer that...