Could a simple swab of saliva predict cancer?
The eyes may be the window to the soul, but could saliva be a snapshot of your overall health? Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles are beginning to suggest that saliva may contain certain markers that can predict diseases including cancer. Dr. David Wong, a professor and head researcher at UCLA has sequenced over 160 million genes in saliva and published a study last year on RNA in saliva reporting the presence of circular RNA in saliva. What is RNA? RNA is r
At Home Cancer Screening
Did you know that you can conduct an at home oral cancer screening every day? Of course this does not substitute regular comprehensive visits to your dentist; however, each night in addition to brushing and flossing your teeth, you can extend your nightly ritual for just a few minutes which may save your life. Cancer screening? How do I do that? An oral cancer examination at home is relatively simple. The bottomline is we are looking for lumps and bumps, color changes in the
10 Facts about Oral Cancer You Might Not Know!
April is oral cancer awareness month. To spread awareness about oral cancer, here are some facts about oral cancer that you might not know: 1.Oral cancer is commonly associated with a strong history of synergistically using both alcohol and tobacco. In fact, drinking and smoking increases one's risk of developing oral cancer by 15 times. 2.Recently there has been an increase in oral cancer linked human papilloma virus 16 (hpv 16), a virus implicated in cervical cancer. The ma
Oral Cancer Screening from the Oral Cancer Foundation
This is a comprehensive overview of how to conduct a thorough head and neck oral cancer screening from the oral cancer foundation website. #oralcancerscreening #oralcancer #cancer