Physical Therapy Can Play Important Role Following Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
Individuals who have been treated with radiation for head and neck cancer are at an increased risk for Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome (RFS)....
Why is my mouth dry?
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, may result from a variety of causes, including medications, stress, depression, underlying medical...
Trigger Point Injections...what's that?
Trigger point injections are sometimes an indicated treatment for jaw muscle pain and pain associated with radiation fibrosis syndrome....
Could A LASER stop the pain? Low-Level Laser Therapy for Oral Mucositis
Mucositis, an acute but unpleasant oral sequelae of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to the head and neck, is extremely common. There...
The 411 on Mucositis
What is it? Mucositis is inflammation of the mucosa which is lines the gastrointestinal tract. Characterized by mouth sores, intraoral...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: How much do you know about going gold?
There has been a lot of media press lately about the empire state building refusing to go gold for childhood cancer, but how much do you...
Gorgeous Green Smoothie
Our sincere gratitude to Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen for providing this recipe which may be helpful for patients suffering from mouth...
Got Dry Mouth?
Xerostomia, the medical term for dry mouth, is a common side effect of head and neck radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Radiation doses...
Magic Mouthwash: what's that?
Individuals undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment may experience painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) or ulcers that interfere...
Managing and Treating the Side Effects of Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
Mucositis Mucositis usually resolves once therapy is completed. Prophylactic measures may help reduce the severity and duration of...