Bacteria and fungi in the mouth may help identify those at risk for pancreatic cancer
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/oral-microbiome-and-pancreatic-cancer
Full article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2839132
Pancreatic cancer often grows quickly and is usually discovered at a later stage. A better understanding of risk factors, like changes in bacteria found in the mouth, could provide doctors with early warning signs needed to help them diagnose and treat cancer sooner. The results of this study suggest that changes in bacteria and fungi in your mouth may help identify people who are at higher risk of pancreatic cancer. (Posted 11/24/25)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- Given my personal and family history, what is my risk of pancreatic cancer?
- Are there concerns or signs of problems that you see with my oral health?
- How can I best take care of my mouth, teeth and gums?
- I have an inherited mutation that increases my risk of pancreatic cancer. Are there clinical trials studying the oral microbiome that I may be eligible for?
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