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

Mouth Swab May One Day Diagnose Lung Cancer
It offers prospect of quick, noninvasive identification of the dangerous disease

Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag
Study finds quality of life suffers, but mental acuity may actually improve

High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk
U.S. study finds the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the higher the risk

Blackberries, Broccoli Sprouts Battle Cancer
Raw vegetables like broccoli also keep some malignancies at bay, research shows

Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers
Increased dietary intake of these refined compounds mirrors growth of disease, study says

Obesity Raises Cancer Risk
British study details differences between genders, ethnic groups

HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better
Patients survive longer, more responsive to treatment than those with HPV-negative tumors

Three Chemo Drugs Better Than Two for Advanced Head/Neck Cancers
Addition of docetaxel improved efficacy and reduced toxicity, studies find

Obesity Boosts Esophageal Cancer Risk
Very overweight people face 6 times the odds, study finds