Survivor/Caregiver

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

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

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Help for Oral Pain During Cancer Treatments

by Jill Meyer-Lippert May 01, 2017

Help for Oral Pain During Cancer Treatments

In February of 2016, Forwad Science launched SalivaMAX™, an FDA Cleared prescription rinse for patients suffering from all ranges of xerostomia (dr...

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

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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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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

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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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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