41. Wood Stoves Linked To Mouth Cancer, Pharyngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer And Lung 784 patients with mouth and throat cancers to 1568 people without cancer.Of the cancer patients, about 48% had mouth cancer, 27% had pharyngeal cancer http://www.webcom.com/~bi/mouthcancer.htm

Thursday January 21 8:07 PM ET Wood stoves linked to mouth cancer NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters Health) Wood burning stoves appear to increase the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, a study suggests. People exposed to the smoke from such stoves have 2 to 3 times the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, and the wood stoves may be responsible for 30% of all such cancers, according to the study conducted of 2,352 people living in Southern Brazil. ``Cooking and heating stoves are used in more than half the world's households and have been shown in many locations to produce high indoor concentrations of particulates, carbon monoxide and other combustion-related pollutants,'' reported Dr. Eduardo Franco, of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and colleagues in the International Journal of Epidemiology. ``Wood and coal fires generate a number of combustion products which are known, or suspected carcinogenic agents.'' Franco, along with Brazilian colleagues, compared 784 patients with mouth and throat cancers to 1,568 people without cancer. Of the cancer patients, about 48% had mouth cancer, 27% had pharyngeal cancer and 25% had laryngeal cancer.

42. Virtual Hospital: Cancer Prevention Tips: Teeth Whiteners And Mouth Cancer Teeth Whiteners and mouth cancer. Peer Review Status Internally Reviewed Most oral (mouth) cancers are seen in people over 45 who are long time smokers http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/cancercenter/cancertips/teethwhiteners.html

Cancer Prevention Tips from the University of Iowa's Cancer Information Service in the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Teeth Whiteners and Mouth Cancer Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed First Published: November 2004 Last Revised: January 2005 Teeth whitening is a relatively new cosmetic process. The possibility of long-term ill effects on users of these products has not had extensive study yet. Teeth bleaching products have only recently been widely used. In an August 2004 meeting of head and neck surgeons, researchers reported on two patients, in their twenties, who developed advanced tongue cancer decades earlier than usual. The two patients had a history of repeated use of tooth whitening products. Most oral (mouth) cancers are seen in people over 45 who are long time smokers and alcohol drinkers. The patients seen by the researchers were not drinkers. One of the patients smoked cigarettes infrequently. The researcher suspects that hydrogen peroxide in the whitening gels may be the culprit. Animal studies have shown that peroxide promotes the growth of tumors inside the cheeks of rodents and caused digestive system cancers when ingested. No humans have been tested with peroxide. It was noted by the researcher that while hydrogen peroxide is not a proven carcinogen, it does cause local inflammation and tissue irritation at high concentrations. The complex interactions of the inflammatory response, combined with other factors, have an unpredictable effect on tissues.

43. Oral Cancer : Virtual Hospital - Health Topics A-Z Cancer Prevention Tips Teeth Whiteners and mouth cancer Cancer PreventionWhat You Need To Know College Health 101 Nothing Safe About Smokeless http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_patient_oral_cancer.html

Health Topics A-Z Oral Cancer All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient Topics ... Pediatric Provider Topics For Adult Patients Cancer Prevention Tips: Teeth Whiteners and Mouth Cancer Cancer Prevention: What You Need To Know College Health 101: Nothing Safe About Smokeless Tobacco Smokeless Tobacco ... University of Iowa http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_patient_oral_cancer.html

44. Cancer Research UK: Cancer Research UK To Run New Mouth Cancer Campaign Cancer Research UK press release, 20 July 2005 Cancer Research UK to run newmouth cancer campaign. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/news/pressreleases/mouthcancercampaign_20july200

Home About us About cancer News ... 'Being here' campaign You are here: Home News Latest press releases Contact us ... Contacts Cancer Research UK to run new mouth cancer campaign Release date: 20 July 2005 Cancer Research UK will launch a three-year campaign in November to raise awareness of the risks and symptoms of mouth cancer, with funding from the Department of Health. Mouth cancer is a growing problem in the UK. More people are being diagnosed with the disease each year and mortality is relatively high. The latest figures show that around 4,400 people get mouth cancer every year in the UK and nearly 1,600 die from the disease. In 2003 mouth cancer killed more people than cervical cancer. Most cases of mouth cancer are preventable. The primary risk factors for the disease are tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption. Sara Hiom, Cancer Research UK¿s Head of Health Information, says: "Although mouth cancer is less common than melanoma, roughly equal numbers of people die from these diseases annually. This reflects the poorer survival rates for mouth cancer. "Many people do not know enough about mouth cancer and its early signs for it to be detected in good time. We hope that improving awareness of the disease will raise survival rates.

45. FIRSTConsult - Sdfdsf FIRSTConsult, mouth cancer (Patient Education File). Published for medical studentsand primary healthcare providers by Elsevier. http://www.firstconsult.com/?action=view_article&id=1037317&type=103&bref=1

46. EMedicine Health - Cancer Of The Mouth And Throat Overview Consumer health resource providing information on causes, symptoms and treatment. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/25733-1.asp

Search September 9, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Cancer and Tumors Cancer of the Mouth and Throat Cancer of the Mouth and Throat Overview The oral cavity (mouth) and the upper part of the throat (pharynx) have roles in many important functions, including breathing, talking, chewing, and swallowing. The mouth and upper throat are sometimes referred to as the oropharynx. The important structures of the mouth and upper throat include the following: Lips Inside lining of the cheeks (buccal mucosa) Teeth Gums Tongue Floor of the mouth Back of the throat, including the tonsils (oropharynx) Roof of the mouth (the bony front part [hard palate] and the softer rear part [soft palate]) Area behind the wisdom teeth Salivary glands Many different cell types make up these different structures. Cancer occurs when normal cells undergo a transformation whereby they grow and multiply without normal controls. As the cells multiply, they form small abnormalities called lesions. Eventually, they form a mass called a tumor. Tumors are cancerous only if they are malignant. This means that, because of their uncontrolled growth, they encroach on and invade neighboring tissues.

47. Head And Neck Cancer - Oncologychannel Information and resources on tumors including the larynx, pharynx, mouth and nose. http://www.oncologychannel.com/headneck/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store HEAD AND NECK CANCER Overview Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis ... Treatment Profiler CONDITIONS Adrenal Cancer AIDS-Related Lymphoma Anemia Bladder Cancer Brain Cancer Breast Cancer ... Classification of Cancer Colorectal Cancer Cytopenia Endometrial Cancer Esophageal Cancer ... Lymphoma- Hodgkin's Disease Lymphoma- Non-Hodgkin's Ovarian Cancer Pain Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer ... Urethral Cancer DIAGNOSTIC TESTS CT Scan MRI Scan RESOURCES MDLocator Health Quizzes Education Glossary ... What Is a Gynecologic Oncologist? Oncology Team ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Link to oncologychannel Overview Head and neck cancer is the term given to a variety of malignant tumors that develop in the oral cavity (mouth); pharynx (throat); paranasal sinuses (small hollow spaces around the nose lined with cells that secrete mucus); nasal cavity (airway just behind the nose); larynx ("Adam's apple" or voice box); and salivary glands (parotid, submanidular, sublingual glands that secrete saliva). Many authorities also include skin tumors of the face and neck and tumors of the cervical lymph nodes. Excluding superficial skin cancers, but including cancer of the larynx and thyroid, it is conservatively estimated that about 60,000 people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer annually - about 5% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States. There are more than half a million survivors of oral, head, and neck cancer living in the United States today.

48. Tobacco Facts And Cancer, Smoking, Larynx Cancer And Quitting The facts on tobacco products and cancer of the larynx, lung, and mouth, emphysema, epidemology, and how to quit; information and graphic pictures from a Kentucky physician. http://www.tobacco-facts.info

by Kevin T. Kavanagh, MD www.entusa.com About The Author Española Traducción Tobacco use and smoking are very dangerous addictions which commonly cause a wide variety of diseases, cancer and death. The vast majority of tobacco users and smokers are hooked when they are children. During this time period they are easily influenced by peer pressure and advertising. Once hooked, the majority of tobacco users become hopelessly addicted. More than 5 million children living today will die prematurely because of a decision they will make as adolescents-the decision to use tobacco and smoke cigarettes. View our new FLASH Enhanced Tobacco Website !!! Featured New Article: Full text review article on tobacco policies, control, cessation programs and clean air initiatives. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine January 11, 2004. To view full text of the article click below: Tobacco Control In the Wake of the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement Studies indicate that nonsmokers are also adversely affected by environmental tobacco smoke. There are 4000 chemicals in tobacco with 100 identified poisons and 63 known drugs which cause cancer. The most talked about drug in tobacco is nicotine. Nicotine is vasoconstrictor and a nerve toxin, it has been classified as a class I insecticide. Other poisons include: Arsenic, Cyanide, Formaldehyde (used to embalm bodies), Ammonia Bromide (a toilet cleaner )- Ref. 1.

49. A R T S : C O U N T Y : F A I R : 1 4 A studentrun non-profit event benefiting AIDS Vancouver and the Canadian cancer Society. Featured acts are Big Sugar, Wide mouth Mason, Choclair, Limblifter, and Templar. Site includes current lineup, history, an image gallery, and contact information. http://www.artscountyfair.com/

50. Cancer Of The Mouth And Throat Information from the Calgary Regional Health Authority in Canada. http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/oral-ca.htm

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51. MedlinePlus: Oral Cancer Prevention/Screening; Oral cancer (National Institute of Dental and Clinical Trials; ClinicalTrials.gov mouth Neoplasms (National Institutes of Health) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/oralcancer.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Oral Cancer Contents of this page: From the NIH Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Prevention/Screening ... Statistics Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Oral Cancer You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Cancers Mouth and Teeth From the National Institutes of Health Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute) Also available in: Spanish What You Need to Know about Oral Cancer (National Cancer Institute) Overviews Cancerous Growths Detailed Guide: Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer (American Cancer Society) Oral and Throat Cancer (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Oral Cancer Facts (Oral Cancer Foundation) Also available in: Spanish Diagnosis/Symptoms Oral Cancer Exam (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - Links to PDF Prevention/Screening Oral Cancer (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - Links to PDF Oral Cancer (PDQ): Screening (National Cancer Institute) Oral Cancer: How to Protect Yourself (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF Related Issues Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers (National Cancer Institute) Also available in: Spanish Head and Neck Radiation Treatment and Your Mouth (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) Also available in: Spanish Questions and Answers about Cigar Smoking and Cancer (National Cancer Institute)

52. Oral Cancer Self Examination numbness, loss of feeling, or pain in any area of the face, mouth or neck.To perform the oral cancer self examination, just follow these 7 easy steps. http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomtooth/exam.htm

Oral Cancer Self Examination You are at a higher risk for developing oral cancer if: you use tobacco products drink excessive amounts of alcohol exposed to sunlight on a regular basis have habits such as lip biting and cheek chewing have ill-fitting dentures It is important to learn how to examine yourself for signs of oral cancer and to have regular check-ups in order to increase the chances of discovering the condition in the early stages before it progresses. Some Early Warning Signs of Oral Cancer are: any sores on the face, neck, or mouth that do not heal within two weeks swellings, lumps or bumps on the lips, gums or other areas inside the mouth white, red, or dark patches in the mouth repeated bleeding in the mouth numbness, loss of feeling, or pain in any area of the face, mouth or neck To perform the oral cancer self examination, just follow these 7 easy steps. Look at and feel your: 1. Head and Neck look at your face and neck in a mirror. Normally, the left and right sides of the face have the same shape. Look for any lumps, bumps, or swellings that are only on one side of your face 2. Face

53. Oral Cancer Information about Oral cancer. Oral cancers include those occurring onstructures in and around the mouth, such as the tongue, the lips, http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/learn/oralcancer.htm

U-M Health System U-M Medical School U-M Gateway Head and Neck Cancer Information Education: Disease and Treatment Information Head and Neck Oncology Program home Head and Neck Cancer Information Overview ... Cancer of the Pharynx Oral Cancer Cancer of the Tongue See Also: Information Guide: Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials Cancer of the Esophagus Information Guide: Esophageal Cancer ... Information Guide: Cancer of the Thyroid Oral Cancer Oral cancers include those occurring on structures in and around the mouth, such as the tongue, the lips, some of the salivary glands, and the back of the throat. Cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, sometimes combined with heavy drinking, are the primary causes of oral cancers in Americans. Other causes include poor oral hygiene, long-term irritation of oral structures or prolonged exposure to sunlight on the lips. Vitamins, particularly Vitamins A and E, may play a role in preventing oral cancer. What are the symptoms of oral cancer?

54. EMedicine Health - Mouth And Throat Cancer Causes The oral cavity (mouth) and the upper part of the throat (pharynx) have roles inmany important functions, including breathing, talking, chewing, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/25733-2.asp

Search September 9, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Cancer and Tumors Cancer of the Mouth and Throat Mouth and Throat Cancer Causes Smokeless tobacco is linked with cancers of the cheeks, gums, and inner surface of the lips. The risk of these cancers is as much as 50 times higher in people who use smokeless tobacco than in those who do not. Cancers caused by smokeless tobacco use often begin as leukoplakia or erythroplakia. Other risk factors for mouth and throat cancer include the following: Alcohol use: At least three quarters of people who have a mouth and throat cancer consume alcohol frequently. People who drink alcohol frequently are 6 times more likely to develop one of these cancers. People who both drink alcohol and smoke often have a much higher risk than people who use only tobacco alone. Ultraviolet light exposure: People who spend a lot of time in sunlight, such as those who work outdoors, are more likely to have cancer of the lip. Chewing betel nut, a prevalent practice in India and other parts of South Asia, has been found to result in mucosa carcinoma of the cheeks. Mucosa carcinoma accounts for less than 10% of oral cavity cancers in the United States but is the most common oral cavity cancer in India. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection: Several strains of HPV are associated with cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, and penis. The link between HPV and oral cancers is not known, but HPV infection is believed to increase the risk of oral cancers in some people.

55. Facts About Oral Cancer Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world (1). A red or whitepatch or a lump anywhere in the mouth that lasts for more than a month, http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Facts-about-Oral-Cancer.htm

@import url( /styles/importmenuP.css ); Skip to: content navigation Our site's pages are optimized for Web browsing software that supports current Web standards, as established by the World Wide Web Consortium (http://www.w3c.org/) . Content is accessible from older or less standards-compliant technologies, but its presentation will not be identical to visitors with standards-compliant software. Read more on our site's changes and accessiblity. Find a Professional Shop My Account Guest Login Search for: Advanced Search Home Site Location: Home For the Public Disorders and Diseases Facts About Oral Cancer Definition A malignant growth that affects any part of the oral cavity, including the lips, upper or lower jaw, tongue, gums, cheeks, and throat. Causes Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoking; smokeless tobacco; or excessive use of alcohol. There has been a recent increase in the use of smokeless tobacco in any form, such as plug, leaf, and snuff. However, the most popular with adolescent and young adult males is the practice of "dipping snuff." This tobacco product, in the form of a moist powder, is placed between the cheek and gum. Nicotine and other carcinogens are then absorbed directly through the skin. Incidence Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world (1). The literature indicates that at least 30,000 new cases of oral and oralpharyngeal cancers are diagnosed each year (2, 3). Incidence rates are greater than 2:1 male-to-female for oral cavity cancers, and are greatest in men over age 40 (2, 4).

56. Oral Cancer Oral cancer represents approximately 4% of all cancers and 2% of all cancer deathsin the US. *A thickening, lumpy feeling in mouth, throat, or tongue. http://www.floss.com/oral_cancer.htm

Oral cancer self-test Oral cancer pictorial self-examination Oral complications of cancer treatment Lip cancer ... Home The primary cause of oral cancer is smoking. 30,000 cases are diagnosed in the US each year. About 9,000 die from oral cancer per year. 95% occur among people over 40 years old. Average age is 60 years old. 50% survival rate 1 person dies per hour in the U.S. alone from oral cancer. Oral cancer represents approximately 4% of all cancers and 2% of all cancer deaths in the US. According to the CDC, over 25,000 to 30,000 new cases of oral and pharyngeal cancer is diagnosed and over 8,000 deaths occur due to oral cancer. It has been found to be more common in African American males. There is only a fifty percent (50%) survival rate and the methods used to treat oral cancers have been quite expensive and do have a disfiguring result. Factors that have found to cause an increase in oral cancers are smoking, drinking, and smokeless tobacco.

57. Oral Cancer Self-exam In order to complete a self examination for oral cancer, the AAOMS also By lifting your head back, look at the roof of your mouth and http://www.floss.com/oral_cancer_selfexam.htm

Oral Cancer Self-examination The AAOMS ( ) tells patients to perform an oral cancer self-examination if any of the following symptoms are present: difficulty in chewing or swallowing. a chronic sore throat or hoarse voice that does not heal. red patches in the mouth or on the tongue. white patches in the mouth or tongue. a lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth. In order to complete a self examination for oral cancer, the AAOMS also recommends that one use a bright light and mirror to perform the following: Look inside the lips. Feel the tissue surfaces around the lips and cheeks. Look at the gums from the front and using the small mirror, look at the tongue side through another mirror, to view the inner gums. By lifting your head back, look at the roof of your mouth and feel with your forefinger if any bumps or growths are present. Also note if any color changes are evident. Take a gauze or tissue and gently pull your tongue out slowly. View all surfaces, top, bottom, sides, to see if any color changes or if any red or white lesions are present. Also note if any other abnormal changes are present, or if any wound takes too long to heal.

58. Oral Cancer which develops in the part of the throat just behind the mouth (the oropharynx).Oral cancer can affect the cheeks, tongue, mouth and/or throat. http://www.fhcrc.org/research/diseases/oral_cancer/

@import "/wrapper/global.css"; @import "/wrapper/wrapper.css"; Oral Cancer Disease Background Description of Disease Who is at Risk? National Cancer Institute Dictionary Our Research Overview of Fred Hutchinson Research Research Highlights Profiling the patterns and progression of oral cancer Study breaks link between pot smoking and oral cancer Relevant Articles Fred Hutchinson Publications Disease Background Description of the Disease There are two types of oral cancer: oral cavity cancer, which starts in the mouth, and oropharyngeal cancer, which develops in the part of the throat just behind the mouth (the oropharynx). Oral cancer can affect the cheeks, tongue, mouth and/or throat. Back to Top Who is at Risk? Most cases of oral cancer are related to the use of tobacco and alcohol. Quitting tobacco (or never using it) and limiting alcohol use to one drink per day or less sharply reduces the risk, even after many years of use. This type of cancer is more common in men than women because of drinking and smoking habits. Men over 40 are most at risk. African Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer more often than whites. Other risk factors include eating few fruits and vegetables and contracting human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease.

59. Oral And Throat Cancer Oral cancer includes cancer of the lips, mouth, tongue, gums and salivary glands . Most oral cancers arise on the tongue or on the floor of the mouth. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00349.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Autos SERVICES Video E-mail Newsletters Your E-mail Alerts RSS ... Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: CANCER Head or Neck Oral and throat cancer Thyroid cancer INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Oral and throat cancer From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Recently, you've noticed a pale lump inside your mouth that doesn't seem to be healing. It's not like anything you've seen before. What you may have encountered is an early sign of oral or throat cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 28,000 new cases of oral and throat (oropharyngeal) cancer occur annually in the United States. Oral cancer includes cancer of the lips, mouth, tongue, gums and salivary glands. Throat cancer involves cancer of the part of the throat just behind the mouth. An estimated more than 7,000 Americans die of these cancers annually. Periodic self-examination of your mouth is the best way to detect the early signs of oral cancer. And, when detected early, oral cancer is almost always successfully treated. Unfortunately, many oral and upper throat cancers are far advanced by the time a doctor is made aware of the situation. This is because oral and throat cancers are usually painless in their early stages.

60. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Oral Cancer Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth, tongue, throat and lips and is one ofthe most preventable cancers in the United States today. http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/oralcancer/

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