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Researchers Zero In on GI Cancers
Much effort focuses on genetics and who would benefit from treatments

Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak

Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World’s Leading Killer
Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says

U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds

Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds

Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection
Study may lead to better diagnosis and monitoring for head/neck cancers

Stomach Bacteria Might Guard Against Certain Throat Cancer
H. pylori could help prevent some esophageal adenocarcinomas, study suggests

Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Narcolepsy drug also helped with severe fatigue among patients on chemotherapy

Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects Against Cancer
Study finds early use of antibiotics reversed damage caused by H. pylori

Mouth Swab May One Day Diagnose Lung Cancer
It offers prospect of quick, noninvasive identification of the dangerous disease