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Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
5/18/2012 - Inflammation of tissue lining the esophagus could be the cause, study says ...

Less-Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer Might Be Safer
5/1/2012 - Study comparing it to standard open surgeries found fewer infections, shorter hospital stays ...

Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer
4/7/2012 - Ask for screening as part of your general checkup, experts say ...

Esophageal Cancer Surgery Can Leave Lingering Health Problems, Study Says
4/6/2012 - Some report breathlessness, fatigue, insomnia and eating problems years later ...

HPV-Related Head, Neck Cancers on the Rise
4/4/2012 - However, incidence decreased for younger blacks, analysis finds ...

U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
3/28/2012 - But incidence of cancers linked to obesity increasing, researchers find ...

Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barretts Esophagus Patients
2/10/2012 - Study suggests that only quitting, not cutting back, might lower threat ...

Pediatricians Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
2/1/2012 - Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated ...

Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women: Study
1/26/2012 - Sex, smoking associated with raised risk of transmission, researchers report ...

Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer
1/25/2012 - Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say ...

Blood Test Shows Promise in Spotting Pancreatic Cancers Early
1/18/2012 - Another study suggests a similar test for those at risk for esophageal tumors ...

Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Face Eating Problems
1/16/2012 - Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds ...

Obesity Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Death Rates
12/23/2011 - Findings could lead to new treatment strategies for overweight patients, researchers say ...

As Obesity Rises, More Suffer From Acid Reflux
12/22/2011 - GERD symptoms have been linked to cancer of esophagus, researchers say ...

Active Surveillance May Benefit Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
12/7/2011 - But report says more needs to be known about the long-term outcome of this approach ...