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Cannabis Use and Head and Neck Cancer
Cannabis intake may trigger the formation, growth, and spread of cancerous cells and tumors in the head and neck region.
This study ascertained cannabis usage and its relationship with the occurrence of head and neck cancer. Researchers reviewed 20 years worth of lifestyle and health data extracted from 64 healthcare organizations in the United States.
Researchers observed a trend of increasing risk of head and neck cancer, including oral (mouth), laryngeal, and oropharyngeal cancer, among cannabis users. The results of this study highlighted the connection between cannabis use and the development of cancer in the head and neck region.
Research Summary Information
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2024
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Tyler J Gallagher, Ryan S Chung, Matthew E Lin, Ian Kim, Niels C Kokot
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Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Department of Pediatrics and Department of Disease Prevention, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
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