Survivor/Caregiver

HOW CANCER TREATMENTS CAN AFFECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 08, 2021

HOW CANCER TREATMENTS CAN AFFECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH

A healthy mouth is vital to achieving overall health. It can be of particular importance during cancer treatments. It is not only a concern for com...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, mouth sores, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Side Effect Support, Side Effects

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A Healthy Mouth = A Happier You (Coping with Cancer Magazine)

by Jill Meyer-Lippert November 08, 2021

A Healthy Mouth = A Happier You (Coping with Cancer Magazine)

Tips for Reducing the Oral Side Effects of Chemotherapy by Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH While not everyone experiences problems in their mouth during ch...

Posted in Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, Coping with Cancer Magazine, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth, germs, infection, Jill Meyer-Lippert, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Side Effect Support, Side Effects

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Bone Marrow Transplants and Oral Health for Patients with Blood Cancers

by Jill Meyer-Lippert March 05, 2021

Bone Marrow Transplants and Oral Health for Patients with Blood Cancers

The February 2021 edition of CONQUER: the patient voice is now available online. It was such a pleasure to team up with Mandy Swiecichowski to prov...

Posted in Bisphosphonates, bone marrow donation, bone marrow registry, bone marrow transplant, Cancer, cavities, chemotherapy, dental, Dental Oncology, Dry Mouth, flavors, infection, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, oncology, oral care, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, oral microbiome, Oral Mucositis, OralHealth, OralSystemicLink, Osteonecrosis, prevention, rinse, Sepsis, Side Effect Support, Side Effects, stem cell transplant, toothpaste, xerostomia

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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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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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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, toothpaste

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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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