Posts Tagged ‘gum disease and cancer’

New Study Suggests Gum Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk

New Study Suggests Gum Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk

A new study has suggested that gum disease can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers at the University of Buffalo suggested that the findings of their study indicate a link between breast cancer and periodontal disease, an advanced form of gum disease. Lead author Jo Freudenheim, from the University’s Department of Epidemiology and […]


Link Found Between Gum Disease and Pancreatic Cancer

Link Found Between Gum Disease and Pancreatic Cancer

The new links found between gum disease and serious illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, have lead doctors and dentists alike to encourage patients to invest in their oral health, for the benefit of their overall health. Now further research has found another link, between certain types of gum disease and pancreatic cancer. The […]