Cancer of the mouth and throat can be deadly. However, the good news is that scientists have found a tentative link between this illness and periodontal (gum) disease.
– Cancer of the throat is the eighth most common form of cancer.
– Survival rates are typically between only 15 and 25 percent five years after treatment.
– Oral hygiene is an excellent preventative measure to take.
“Future research could potentially examine whether these bacteria could play a role in preventing esophageal cancer.”