Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, caused by changes in ...

The area most frequently affected with PVL was the lower gingiva. Recurrence after treatment was seen in 86.7%, and new lesions appeared in 83.3%. Many (63.3%) developed cancer (Group 2).

A study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times ...