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Pain Level May Predict Survival in Certain Cancer Patients
Discomfort should be monitored in those with head and neck malignancies, researchers say

Robotic Surgery Practical for Some Head, Neck Tumors
But more research needed to define advantages, limits of procedure, study suggests

Drug Combo Helps Larynx Cancer Patients Preserve Voice Box
Adding third medicine to standard therapy made the difference, researchers say

Researchers Zero In on GI Cancers
Much effort focuses on genetics and who would benefit from treatments

Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak

Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World’s Leading Killer
Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says

Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit

U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds

Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection
Study may lead to better diagnosis and monitoring for head/neck cancers

Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer
Study finds early use of antibiotics reversed damage caused by H. pylori