Dr. Barry Dworkin

A common oral bacterium may contribute to stimulating existing breast cancer shown in mouse model study

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 2, 2026

Source:
This Common Bacterium Hiding in Your Mouth May Help Trigger Breast Cancer

Reference:
A pro-carcinogenic oral microbe internalized by breast cancer cells promotes mammary tumorigenesis

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