Drinking about 4 cups of coffee daily may reduce risk for head and neck cancer

ISLAMABAD: Head and neck cancer encompasses cancers in areas such as the mouth, throat, and voice box. A notable area of research is the connection between head and neck cancer and beverages like coffee and tea.

A recent pooled analysis published in a medical journal examined the link between coffee and tea consumption and the risk of developing head and neck cancer. The study analyzed data from over 9,500 cases of head and neck cancer and more than 15,700 control subjects.Combination therapy shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer

In general, consuming specific amounts of caffeinated coffee and tea was found to be linked to a reduced risk of head and neck cancer compared to not consuming these drinks.

Moreover, drinking between zero and one cup of decaffeinated coffee daily was associated with a reduced risk of oral cavity cancer. However, the study also revealed that consuming more than one cup of tea each day was linked to an increased risk of laryngeal cancer.

Drinking more than four cups of caffeinated coffee per day was associated with a lower risk of head and neck cancer, oral cavity cancer, and oropharyngeal cancers, compared to those who didn’t drink coffee. Consuming three to four cups of coffee daily was connected to a lower risk of hypopharyngeal cancer.
The researchers also observed that drinking between zero and one cup of decaffeinated coffee per day was linked to a reduced risk of developing oral cavity cancer.

Similarly, drinking between zero and one cup of tea daily was associated with a decreased risk of both hypopharyngeal cancer and head and neck cancer in general.

No significant connection was found between tea consumption and oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancers. In contrast to other findings, the researchers noted that drinking more than one cup of tea a day was associated with a higher risk of laryngeal cancer.