A Possible Link Between Gum Disease And Pancreatic Cancer

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A Possible Link Between Gum Disease And Pancreatic Cancer

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Hi All,

Researchers have determined an epidemiological connection between certain bacteria associated with gum disease and pancreatic cancer. Note that this is not a proven cause and effect relationship, but interesting, nevertheless, since the correlation indicates that certain oral bacteria double the risk of the development of pancreatic cancer. This suggests that it might be prudent for anyone who has gum disease to be occasionally screened for the markers of pancreatic cancer, in order to catch it at an early stage in the event that it should develop.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251019.php

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