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]
There are, today, many options for head covers if you’re coping with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Hair loss can be a stressful experience, and many people do not realize how much their image is tied to their hair until they face its loss. Thankfull...[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]
“I have cancer and receive chemotherapy. I have stomatitis, my mouth is painful, I cannot eat”. Professor Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis, oral oncologist and Dr Nikolaos Tsoukalas, medical oncologist were honored to serve editing the section of Oral Mucos...[Read more]
What are the opportunities and benefits of COVID-19 for cancer care? COVID-19 brought Telemedicine and Tele-Oncology to Cancer. See the article https://curecancer.gr/news/post/covid-and-cancer. We communicate with our doctor remotely and report our...[Read more]
A recent study showed that 5 years after radiotherapy, if we do not take proper care of our teeth, the needs for the treatment of dental caries reach 97%! About 80% of people with Head and Cervical cancer will receive radiation therapy, with or with...[Read more]