The Conference of the Society for the Study of New Drugs in Oncology entitled «Developments and challenges in Oncology, Interdisciplinary approach for all our patients», was held, for the 5th year, on October 4 and 5, 2023, with great success. There ...[Read more]
Physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for peripheral neurotoxicity in patients who have received various chemotherapy agents. Physical therapists hold a unique position in contributing to the assessment, prevention, and treatment ...[Read more]
On June 17, at the 8th Educational Seminar of the Hellenic Academy of Oncology-EAKO, organized by the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology-HESMO in collaboration with the Hellenic Open University, I presented the oral care before the initiation and d...[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]
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://mycancer.gr/news/post/covid-and-cancer. We communicate with our doctor remotely and report our s...[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]
It is clear that many cancers are successfully treated, especially when diagnosed in the early stages. But cancer creates a new reality, with a variety of problems. The patient becomes sensitive in body and soul. The whole family is burdened. Mental...[Read more]
Dry mouth, bad taste, dry lips and pain are common side effects of chemotherapy. The side effects of chemotherapy can cause dental problems, difficulties in food intake and delays in treatment. A properly educated dentist will inform and advise us t...[Read more]
Professor Ourania Nikolatou-Galiti has the great honor to present the important contribution of Oral Health to the cancer patient. The online seminar "The Mouth: A reflection of your health and of cancer" is organized by the Kozani branch of the He...[Read more]
Telehealth visits are especially appropriate for treatment adherence to oral agents, survivorship, genetic counseling, supportive services, or education. Telehealth is an easy and safe model to enhance the communication between patient and physician ...[Read more]
Paula Miller was a wife, daughter, sister, cat mom, a professional and a cancer patient. Intelligent, with humor, empathy and disarming honesty, she faced metastatic breast cancer for almost 6 years with realism and responsibility. She did not give ...[Read more]
Cancer therapies can significantly affect the quality of life (QoL) of patients and a proper description of subjective symptoms is crucial and necessary for the proper management. Studies showed that an adequate collection of subjective symptoms from...[Read more]
Scientist donates her share of proceeds from anti-cancer drug to charity. This story is among the most inspirational we have read lately. A British researcher, a member of the team who discovered a new ovarian cancer drug, has donated £ 865,000, her...[Read more]
Dry mouth, taste changes, dry lips, and pain are often problems of chemotherapy and increase when the patient has periodontitis. Patients with good oral hygiene have a reduced likelihood of complications and toxic effects from chemotherapy. In contr...[Read more]
Medications, which target and protect the bone from complications of metastasis, have been related with osteonecrosis of the jaw, a potentially serious lesion. The concurrent use of those medications with targeted therapies, mainly inhibitors of angi...[Read more]
The US Food and Drug Administration approved first immunotherapy drug for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Until recently, women with inoperable triple-negative breast cancer had one treatment option: chemotherapy. In March, FDA granted accelerated app...[Read more]
Trouble sleeping or insomnia is a sleep disorder in which people get too little or poor-quality sleep. Sleeping problems are common for patients with cancer, either during or after therapy. Not all patients inform their healthcare provider about the ...[Read more]
Thrombosis occurs when blood cells coagulate and form clots-thrombus, which obstruct vessels. When the thrombus is created in a deep vein it is called "deep vein thrombosis". This happens usually in leg veins. Cancer patients have an increased risk ...[Read more]
As cancer therapies improve, patients live longer. With these improvements in therapy comes a responsibility to optimize patient’s quality of life during and after cancer therapy. The present article published on the “Asco Educational Book” reviews t...[Read more]
A clinically implemented, community-based and personalized exercise program can be effective at improving physical fitness, fatigue and depression in a diverse population of adult cancer survivors, according to a study published at the medical journa...[Read more]