oral cancer

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Dear Mayo Clinic: How to manage dry mouth during cancer care

Dr. Jeffrey Janus explains what causes dry mouth and the challenges it creates and offers tips to manage the condition.

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Advances in oral cancer treatment, reconstruction

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Kevin Arce discusses oral cancer treatment and prevention.

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Head and neck cancers are becoming increasingly common

April is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases from Dr. Daniel Ma.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Adults up to age 45 and at risk for HPV infection can get vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends some adults ages 27 to 45 talk with their health care provider about the HPV vaccine.

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Mayo Clinic researchers find new treatment for HPV-associated oral cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cancer leads to excellent disease control and fewer side effects, compared to standard treatment.