21.   There has of late been a reduction in overall deaths from oral cancers, primarily the result of the drastic decline in cigarette smoking among American adults.

22.   A gene-therapy mouthwash shows promise of warding off oral cancer by destroying ominous growths before they turn malignant.

23.   A simple genetic test can help doctors accurately predict whether people with common white patches inside their mouths are likely to develop deadly oral cancer.

24.   He knew it could lead to oral cancer, tooth decay and other health problems.

25.   However, they said, several other studies published within the past year have found other genetic markers for oral cancer.

26.   In Malaysia, oral cancer is the fifth most common form of cancer.

27.   Now those scientists are expanding a planned clinical trial of the anti-cancer vaccine to include oral cancer patients, too.

28.   Researchers tested whether a chemical derived from the creosote plant could stop the growth of oral cancer.

29.   She also presented an award to Indian scientist Dr. Fali Mehta for his research into the connection between tobacco and oral cancer.

30.   Tobacco use is a lead cause of oral cancer, affecting most frequently the lower lip, pharynx, tongue, floor of the mouth and the inner cheek.