Survivor/Caregiver

Things to Consider When Choosing Toothpaste During Cancer Treatments

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 20, 2013

Things to Consider When Choosing Toothpaste During Cancer Treatments

Updated November 13, 2019 Could your choice of toothpaste cause problems during cancer treatments? The answer is YES! Many popular brands of toothp...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, FDA, flavors, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, prevention, Side Effects, SLS, toothpaste, Triclosan, xerostomia

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What’s So Magic About Magic Mouthwash?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 11, 2013

What's So Magic About Magic Mouthwash? Author: Jill Meyer-Lippert Updated January 10, 2019 Sores within your mouth and throat can occur from many t...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, Magic Mouthwash, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, SalivaCAINE, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate

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Being A Survivor

by Jill Meyer-Lippert June 03, 2013

Sunday, June 2, 2013 was the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day. It is a day to reflect and to celebrate life. It's a chance to recognize t...

Posted in Cancer

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Using Ice to Prevent Mouth Sores with Chemotherapy

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 15, 2013

Using Ice to Prevent Mouth Sores with Chemotherapy

There are certain types of chemotherapy that are more likely to cause mouth sores (mucositis) including: • 5-fluorouracil • Methotrexate • Doxorubi...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Cryotherapy, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, Side Effects

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What are Bisphosphonates?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 04, 2013

Throughout our lives, our bodies go through a natural process that breaks down and rebuilds bone. Bisphosphonates (pronounced Bis-foss-fo-nates) ar...

Posted in Cancer, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, MRONJ, Oral Health, Osteonecrosis, Side Effects

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Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 28, 2013

The month of April is Oral and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Each article posted during the month of April has been dedicated to this subj...

Posted in Cancer, Oral Cancer, SPOHNC

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Oral Cancer From Oral Sex

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 18, 2013

It's an uncomformfortable subject to approach yet an important discussion to have. Can oral sex lead to oral cancer? The answer is clearly yes. ...

Posted in Cancer, HPV, Oral Cancer, Oral Health

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Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 14, 2013

Cancers of the Head & Neck region can be very difficult to detect in the early stages. Traditionally, oral cancer has been thought of a diseas...

Posted in Cancer, Oral Cancer, Oral Health

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The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 01, 2013

A new study recently found that half of men in America may be infected with HPV (human papillomavirus). This virus goes undetected and can get pas...

Posted in Cancer, Dental Oncology, HPV, Oral Cancer, Oral Health

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Tracking Your Side Effects

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 29, 2013

The American Cancer Society has created ways to record your side effects during treatments and help you keep track of your medications. The link be...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Oral Health, Side Effects

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Lip Care

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 22, 2013

Along with the concern of a dry mouth, many cancer patients will also experience dry lips. Lips are unable to produce their own moisture like oth...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Lips, Lip Balm, Oral Health, Side Effects

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Dry Mouth

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 15, 2013

Dry mouth is a very common side effect of many medications including those that are used to fight cancer. Radiation treatments to the head and neck...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Oral Health, Side Effects, xerostomia

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