# Doctor Warns Heartburn, Oral Health May Raise Cancer Risk 2026-08-08T09:55:41+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Persistent acid reflux and poor oral health can affect both throat and lungs due to connected respiratory and digestive pathways, warns Dr Rohit Swami, Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at Narayana Hospital, Jaipur. Timesnownews.com reports that repeated exposure to stomach acid can damage the fragile lining of the throat, leading to chronic inflammation that may result in head and neck cancers. Antacids relieve burning but do not stop acid from rising. Meanwhile, oral bacteria from gum disease can potentially reach the respiratory tract, though the link to cancer is complex and still being studied. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: acid reflux, cancer risk, head-neck cancer, heartburn, lung cancer, oral health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/doctor-warns-heartburn-oral-health-may-raise-cancer-risk/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/doctor-warns-heartburn-oral-health-may-raise-cancer-risk/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.