Professor Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis was invited to the Expert’s Session, within the framework of the International Conference “Trends in Medical Mycology – TIMM”, held in Athens, October 20-23, 2023. She presented oral fungal infections in patients w...[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]
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]
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]
The difficulty to maintain good nutrition or "malnutrition" can cause adverse effects in patients with head, neck and oral cancer, such as treatment interruptions, delays, hospital admissions and reduced treatment success. A study in Australia descr...[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]
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]