Category: Oral cancer
Scientists develop spit test to diagnose oral cancer caused by HPV
Scientists have developed a simple spit test, which could help to diagnose cases of mouth and throat cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). A new study suggests that the test could save thousands of lives every year. Oral cancer is a form of cancer that has become more…
READ ARTICLENew study suggests that HPV vaccines for boys may reduce head and neck cancer rates
A new study suggests that providing the HPV vaccine for boys may contribute to lower cancer rates. The vaccine, which is currently only available for girls, protects against the HPV, or human papilloma virus. This virus is linked to several forms of cancer, including cervical cancer and head and neck…
READ ARTICLEThe Head and Neck Cancer Foundation urges patients to ask dentists to provide oral cancer checks
The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation is encouraging patients to ask their dentist to include oral cancer checks in routine appointments. Oral cancer checks should be provided as part of a routine dental check-up, but the HNCF is urging patients to make sure that their dentists are carrying out the…
READ ARTICLE75% of UK adults are unware of the symptoms of mouth cancer, despite a 135% increase in the number of cases
A new study has suggested that three-quarters of UK adults are unaware of the symptoms of mouth cancer, despite the fact that there has been a 135% increase in the number of cases in the last two decades. Figures published by the Oral Health Foundation show that 75% of people…
READ ARTICLEReports suggest HPV vaccine will be made available to boys and girls
Reports suggest that the government is set to roll out the HPV vaccine programme to include boys, as well as girls. According to the Daily Mail, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has backed calls from dental organisations to enable boys to benefit from the scheme. The HPV vaccination…
READ ARTICLEWhy dentists are fighting for HPV vaccines for boys
Recently, a group of high-profile dental organisations called for the government to consider rolling out the HPV vaccination programme to include teenage boys, as well as girls. The vaccine, which is currently provided for girls as they enter their teenage years to protect against cervical cancer, is the subject of…
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