Survivor/Caregiver

Insight from a Cancer Survivor and Dental Professional

by Jill Meyer-Lippert July 20, 2020

Insight from a Cancer Survivor and Dental Professional

Registered Dental Hygienist, Deborah Walsh, helped to improve the oral and overall health of others for 34 years. A cancer diagnosis then had her f...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, prevention, radiation, Radiation Therapy, SalivaMAX, Side Effects, Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate, survivorship, tooth decay, xerostomia

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Non-Opioid Pain Relief And Protection For All Oral Wounds.

by Jill Meyer-Lippert April 21, 2020

Non-Opioid Pain Relief And Protection For All Oral Wounds.

Orapeutic is now available through Side Effect Support! How Orapeutic Works Orapeutic adheres to oral tissue, forming a protective barrier between ...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy, Dental Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, Magic Mouthwash, mouth sores, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, orapeutic, Osteonecrosis, Radiation Therapy, Side Effects, survivorship, xylitol

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Side Effect Support Proudly Serves Oral Care Program at CARTI Cancer Center

by Jill Meyer-Lippert September 30, 2019

Side Effect Support Proudly Serves Oral Care Program at CARTI Cancer Center

CARTI Cancer Center, in Little Rock, Arkansas, recently received $2500 from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to help provide oral care suppl...

Posted in CARTI, chemotherapy, Delta Dental, Delta Dental Foundation, Dental Oncology, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth, Enamel Erosion, Head and Neck Cancer, IntelliDent, IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, radiation, Radiation Therapy, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, Spry Moisturizing Spray, survivorship, xerostomia, xylitol

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The Anti-Cancer Club

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 05, 2017

It has been a pleasure to work closely with the Anti-Cancer Club to provide a resource for oral health information for those facing a cancer diagno...

Posted in Anti-Cancer Club, Cancer, chemotherapy, Childhood Cancer, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, mouth sores, Oral Health, Oral Mucositis, radiation, Side Effects, xerostomia

Prescription Strength Relief for Dry Mouth and Mouth Sores

by Jill Meyer-Lippert February 21, 2016

Prescription Strength Relief for Dry Mouth and Mouth Sores

Dry Mouth and mouth sores are both common complaints for those undergoing treatments for cancer. Treatments for some types of cancer can leave perm...

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

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Could Your Choice of Dry Mouth Toothpaste Cause Tissue Irritation?

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 21, 2013

Could Your Choice of Dry Mouth Toothpaste Cause Tissue Irritation?

Biotene® Dry Mouth Fluoride Toothpaste, one of the most popular brands of toothpaste marketed specifically for those who suffer with dry mouth (xer...

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

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Relieving Side Effects of Cancer Treatments with Acupuncture

by Jill Meyer-Lippert December 11, 2013

Relieving Side Effects of Cancer Treatments with Acupuncture

Side Effect Support LLC is so grateful to Brittany Schultz L.Ac., M.S. Ac., Dipl, Ac (NCCAOM) for contributing her expertise to this post. For addi...

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

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Your Help Is Needed For Oral Chemotherapy Parity Legislation

by Jill Meyer-Lippert August 11, 2013

Wisconsin residents take note! This is an issue currently affecting your state. Residents outside of WI can find out HERE where your state stands ...

Posted in Cancer, chemotherapy

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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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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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