Thursday, May 23, 2013

Gastric Reflux And Cancers Of Throat And Larynx Linked

Frequent Heartburn Raises Throat Cancer Risk 80 Percent Study Finds by Ryan Jaslow.  CBS News.  May 23, 2013.

(1)  Gastric reflux is an independent risk factor for cancers of the ________ and _________.

(2)  Those with heartburn, or gastric reflux, more than twice a week are often diagnosed with __________.

(3)  People with frequent heartburn were found to have a ______ percent increased risk for developing ______________.

(4)  Those who had frequent heartburn but took antacids were found to have a _____ percent reduced risk for the cancers.

(5)  True or False:  It is unclear why antacids were linked to cancer risk reductions.

(6)  Further research is need to determine ___________ and whether antacids make a difference in ______________.

(7)  According to the Mayo Clinic,  risk factors for throat cancer include _______________________
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