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Read an article that says gum disease can cause cancer. any truth to this?
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Increased cancer risk. 24% increase in the relative risk of developing cancer among participants with severe periodontitis, compared to those with mild to no periodontitis. The highest risk was observed in cases of lung cancer, followed by colorectal cancer. ref: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/more-evidence-of-link-between-severe-gum-disease-and-cancer-risk#
Answered 3/13/2023
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