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Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: Mouth and Throat Changes |
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The National Cancer Institute provides common changes that occur in the mouth
after chemotherapy. This fact sheet also provides tips to address these problems
and when it might be necessary to contact a health professional. |
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Three Good Reasons To See Your Dentist Before Cancer Treatment |
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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research provides reasons for
visiting the dentist, how to protect your mouth, and tips to treat mouth
problems associated with cancer treatment.
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Oral Care for Cancer Patients |
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An article from the Journal of the American Dental Association outlining common
complications associated with cancer treatment and advice for cancer patients to
maintain a healthy mouth before and after treatment. |
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Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ) - Patient
Version |
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This patient summary on oral complications of cancer and cancer therapy is
adapted from the summary written for health professionals by cancer experts.
This and other accurate, credible information about cancer treatment, screening,
prevention, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials is available from the
National Cancer Institute. Oral complications are common in cancer patients,
especially those with head and neck cancer. This summary describes oral
complications caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy and various methods
of prevention and treatment. |
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Head and Neck Radiation Treatment and your Mouth |
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Booklet distributed by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial
Research that gives patients that provides information on reasons to see a
dentist before treatment, common side effects of treatment relating to the
mouth, tips and suggestions to treat and prevent side effects.
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A Team
Approach to Treating Head and Neck Cancer |
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A booklet provided by CancerCare that provides information on treatment,
frequently asked questions, and discusses the team of health care professionals
that treat patients with head and neck cancer, including: dentists, social
workers, and dieticians. |
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Integrative Medicine: An
Interdisciplinary Approach to Oral and Head and Neck Cancer |
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This sheet identifies the specialists involved in a multi-disciplinary oral and
head and neck cancer treatment team and explains their roles in a cancer
patient's treatment and recovery. |
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