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Salivary Gland Hypofunction and/or Xerostomia Induced by Nonsurgical Cancer Therapies: ISOO/MASCC/ASCO Guideline

ISOO/MASCC/ASCO Guideline for managing xerostomia induced by cancer therapy

Treatment for head and neck cancers may lead to salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia, particularly where external-beam radiation therapy is used. Salivary gland hypofunction is also seen in patients in cases where radioactive iodine, total body irradiation, high-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem…

Rise in oral cancer risk factors associated with the COVID

Cancer COVID-19 Oral Health January 31, 2023

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Rise in oral cancer risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic mandates a more diligent approach to oral cancer screening and treatment

Oral cancer is cancer within the oral cavity, including the buccal mucosa, gingiva, anterior two-thirds of the tongue, floor of the mouth, hard palate, and retromolar trigone. Oral cancer remains the sixth most common cancer globally and is a major health concern…

MASCC/ISOO expert opinion on the management of oral problems in patients with advanced cancer

Cancer clinical practice guidelines Oral Health July 29, 2022

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MASCC/ISOO expert opinion on the management of oral problems in patients with advanced cancer

It is essential for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with advanced cancer to have a good understanding of the principles of oral hygiene/care and knowledge of the evidence-based management of common oral problems. However, research suggests oral problems are often…

MASCC/ISOO clinical practice guidelines for the management of mucositis secondary to cancer therapy

Cancer clinical practice guidelines Oral Health July 15, 2022

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MASCC/ISOO clinical practice guidelines for the management of mucositis secondary to cancer therapy

Guidelines were developed by the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer and International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) to facilitate the evidence-based management of mucositis. Mucositis is characterized by erythema and ulceration of the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal (GI)…

Cancer Diseases Wellness July 20, 2021

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Extended survival among breast cancer survivors who exercise regularly

For more than a decade, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provided recommendations to Americans regarding the level and types of physical activity that have been shown to have health benefits. New research from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, published…

Cancer Diseases June 29, 2021

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The efficacy and safety of sunscreen use for the prevention of skin cancer

In Canada, more than 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. Because exposure to ultraviolet radiation is estimated to be associated with 80%–90% of skin cancers, the use of sunscreen — which blocks ultraviolet radiation — is promoted as an…

Cancer Diseases February 23, 2021

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Chronic stress can impact response to radiation therapy for cancer, Roswell Park study suggests

Radiation is one of the oldest and most common therapies for cancer, and typically is delivered locally, or to specific targeted sites in the body. While it has long been thought that locally-delivered radiation therapy typically does not help to shrink tumours…

Cancer August 10, 2020

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Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower cancer risk

Leisure-time physical activity at recommended levels is associated with a significantly lower risk for seven cancer types, according to a study published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Charles E. Matthews, PhD, from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues…

Cancer Diseases June 22, 2020

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Melanoma risk in patients treated with biologic therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Biologic therapies are widely prescribed immunomodulatory agents. There are concerns that compared with treatment with conventional systemic therapy, long-term biologic treatment for common immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, namely inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and psoriasis, may be associated with increased risk…

Cancer Diseases Oral Health May 22, 2020

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Saliva test shows promise for earlier and easier detection of mouth and throat cancer

Unfortunately, cancers occurring in the back of the mouth and upper throat are often not diagnosed until they become advanced, partly because their location makes them difficult to see during routine clinical exams. A report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published…

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