Survivor/Caregiver

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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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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