 Fauquier ENT News
There is a type of bacteria typically found in the mouth called Fusobacterium nucleatum that is associated with 50% of all colon cancers (see references below). This germ is mainly found in periodontal disease, but can be found in tonsillar infections as well as abscesses of the mouth and throat. This bacteria is rarely found in the intestines of normal, healthy individuals. However, this microbe can be found in high concentrations in colon cancer which has led to concern that it may be a contributing factor for causing colon cancer. Further research has determined that Fusobacterium nucleatum is unlikely to cause colon cancer on its own, but can help promote cancer progression by stimulating cancer cells to be more aggressive. As... Read the whole entry... » 
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