If you have or had gum disease, especially with tooth loss, do watch out for signs of oesophageal or stomach cancer. Photo: AFP
People who have periodontal (gum) disease may have a higher risk of developing some forms of cancer, suggests a letter published in the journal Gut, detailing a prospective study.
American researchers found that a history of periodontal disease appeared to be associated with a raised risk of oesophageal (gullet) and gastric (stomach) cancer.
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