Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

A nutrient-rich diet plays a vital role in preventing oral cancer by supporting the immune system and protecting cells.

A New Voice for Oral Cancer Awareness Clearwater, United States – December 2, 2025 / Saving Face / New Nonprofit “Saving Face” Launches Documentary Series Revealing the Hidden Human Cost of Oral ...

Oral cancer stages describe the condition’s severity, whether the cancer has spread, and how far. The higher the number or letter of the stage, the more the cancer has progressed. Cancer staging helps ...

Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor, but alcohol consumption and HPV infection can also increase the risk. The main ...

Researchers in India uncover genetic factors linked to early oral cancer onset in tobacco chewers, enhancing cancer ...

Researchers at UB and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) have shown for the first time that an association exists between long-standing periodontitis, or gum disease, and risk of tongue cancer. The ...

Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, caused by changes in the ...

A persistent mouth ulcer, often dismissed, is a critical early warning sign of rising oral cancer rates among Indian women.

Researchers at ACTREC, Mumbai, have identified genetic factors causing early onset of oral cancer in tobacco chewers. Their ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Gum disease may increase the risk of developing cancer, researchers said on Tuesday. Male health professionals with a history of gum disease in a long-running study had a 14 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women. The study, led by researchers at the ...