Tooth Loss Strongly Linked to Risk of Esophageal, Head and Neck, and Lung Cancer
May 14, 2008
May 14, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, May 14 -- The American Association for Cancer Research issued the following news release:
Studying thousands of patients, Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of three cancers - esophageal, head and neck, and lung. They suggest that preservation of teeth may decrease risk of developing these diseases.
In the May issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a journal of the American Association . . .
Studying thousands of patients, Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of three cancers - esophageal, head and neck, and lung. They suggest that preservation of teeth may decrease risk of developing these diseases.
In the May issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a journal of the American Association . . .