A new test involving a mouth rinse can identify those at risk for head and neck cancers, according to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researcher who developed it.
“Commonly the way head and neck cancer is detected now is when somebody has symptoms – hoarseness or a lump on their neck,” said Dr. Joseph Califano. “Usually by that time it?s progressed to the point it?s more difficult to treat.”
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