Survivor/Caregiver

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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Mouth Sores (Oral Mucositis)

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 08, 2013

Many people may experience mouth sores during chemotherapy or radiation to the head & neck region. The severity can depend on the type of treat...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, mouth sores, Oral Mucositis, radiation, Side Effects

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Turning lemons into lemonade.

by Jill Meyer-Lippert February 05, 2013

Welcome to Side Effect Support! The fact that you are here shows that you have been affected by cancer in some way. Perhaps you are fighting this b...

Posted in cancer, Oral Health, Side Effects

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