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Poor oral health linked to jaw necrosis risk in breast cancer patients, Finnish study finds
Original: Finnish study finds poor oral health increases jawbone necrosis risks in breast cancer patients
Researchers in Finland report that breast cancer patients with poor oral health face a higher risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw, a serious condition in which jawbone tissue dies. The findings highlight the importance of dental check-ups and treating oral problems before patients begin cancer therapies such as bisphosphonates, which are known to affect the jawbone.
Why now: The study offers new, practical guidance for cancer patients and doctors on preventing a severe treatment side effect.
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- Finnish study finds poor oral health increases jawbone necrosis risks in breast cancer patients · News-Medical
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