Tooth loss in women with a history of breast cancer who receive tamoxifen, was reported in a study. The study emphasized the need to plan oral health care and implement a prevention strategy in women with a history of breast cancer receiving tamoxif...[Read more]
Melanoma in the mouth is rare. When it is present, it is found, more often, on the palate and the gums of the upper jaw, in places that are not "seen" by the sun, as it is in the case of melanoma on the skin. Oral melanoma has no symptoms in the ear...[Read more]
ANTENNA TV “Zise Allios” (Live differently). Invited by Sofia Aliberti and Konstantinos Dede. See the colors of the tongue and the secrets they hide! Our tongue is the mirror of our Health and disease. The mouth is the mirror of our health! Ma...[Read more]
We maintain our mouth clean and moist, and drink a lot of water! A. If we will receive or are receiving radiation therapy, with or without chemotherapy for head and neck tumor. Small, painful sores may appear. Sores usually appear from the 3rd wee...[Read more]
Cancer of the Mouth, Head and Neck, as well as oral melanoma: see the signs, get informed. You will save your own life and that of the precious people around you. Sore tongue, ulcer, a sore that won't heal, red or white plaques inside the mouth, pai...[Read more]
We know that (a) Chemotherapy can cause bleeding of the gums, with gingival and periodontium inflammation and infection. (b) Ιn cancer patients, gingivitis and periodontal infection have been associated with fever and generalized inflammation durin...[Read more]
Oral health care with appropriate education of the patient reduces and prevents oral mucositis (stomatitis). Children can receive educational programs with games, video presentations and positive reinforcement rewards. Instructions are offered to how...[Read more]
Because patients with a clean and strong mouth during chemotherapy will live better and longer! EKPA professor Dr. Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis had the honor and pIeasure to present the problems of the mouth during cancer therapy. She was invited by Dr...[Read more]
Patients with head and neck cancer who used molasses from grapes during chemotherapy and radiotherapy, opened their mouths better and lost less weight than the control group, according to a study. Also, patients had better scores on functionality, e...[Read more]
"I have lung cancer. I receive chemotherapy, I have stomatitis and my mouth hurts. I cannot eat." The mouth is the target of oncology therapies, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, while problems can also develop in patients receiving immunotherapy. Toot...[Read more]