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]
Radiation therapy, while destroying the tumor, can also affect surrounding healthy tissues, such as the skin. Radiation damage to the skin is called radiodermatitis and manifests as redness, dry or wet peeling of the skin, and even sores. Peeling of...[Read more]
Today, worldwide, 43.8 millions of people survive with cancer, while 18.1 million are diagnosed with cancer every year. By 2040 this number is estimated to increase 60%. Two out of 10 men and women have been estimated to develop cancer during their l...[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 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]
Today, worldwide, 43.8 million of people survive with cancer, while 18.1 million are diagnosed with cancer every year. By 2040 this number is estimated to increase 60%. Two out of 10 men and women have been estimated to develop cancer during their li...[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]
Today, worldwide, 43.8 million of people survive with cancer, while 18.1 million are diagnosed with cancer every year. By 2040 this number is estimated to increase 60%. Two out of 10 men and women have been estimated to develop cancer during their li...[Read more]