Is your mouth clean?
Many people drink a glass of water right after waking up in the morning.
There is something you need to do before that.
Neglecting oral care can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by three times.
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Is Your Mouth Clean?... Neglecting It Can Triple the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
A new study has found that bacteria and fungi living in your mouth can significantly increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
This suggests that oral hygiene management can impact not only dental health but also cancer prevention.
On September 19, the Daily Mail and other British media reported that a research team from New York University School of Medicine in the United States
announced findings showing a close link between the distribution of oral microorganisms and pancreatic cancer.
The results were published in the latest issue of the international medical journal 'JAMA Oncology'.
The researchers collected saliva samples from over 120,000 American adults,
analyzed the genetic information of oral microorganisms, and tracked the participants for about nine years.
As a result, 445 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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Oral Bacteria and Fungi Identified as Risk Factors
The research team compared the oral microbiome of these patients with that of a control group who did not develop cancer.
The analysis revealed that certain bacteria and fungi acted as factors increasing the risk of pancreatic cancer.
In particular, 'Porphyromonas gingivalis', known to cause periodontal disease,
'Eubacterium nodatum', 'Peptostreptococcus micra',
and a type of fungus called 'Candida' were identified as risk factors.
When these microorganisms were present in large numbers,
the risk of developing pancreatic cancer was found to be up to 3.5 times (3.44 times) higher than average.
This study provides actual data supporting the existing hypothesis that oral microorganisms can travel to the pancreas via saliva, causing inflammation and, over time, contributing to cancer development.
Based on the distribution of 27 types of oral bacteria and fungi that influence pancreatic cancer risk,
the researchers also developed a model to predict an individual's risk of pancreatic cancer, reflecting both the quantity and combination of these microorganisms present.
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Oral Hygiene Management Is Not Optional, But Essential
Professor Richard Hayes, who participated in the study, said, "Brushing and flossing are important not only for preventing periodontal disease,
but also for reducing the risk of cancer," emphasizing that
"Oral hygiene management is not a choice, but a necessity."
Co-researcher Professor An Jiyeong also stated, "There is now the possibility of early identification of high-risk groups for pancreatic cancer simply by analyzing oral microorganisms."
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Reporter Choi Seungwoo loonytuna@asiae.co.kr
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Edit Oh Hyunyoung hyun05@asiae.co.kr
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