Dr Robyn LesserFeb 23 minHow to Maintain Good Oral Health A few precautions and choices can help avoid major complications during and post treatment. More than 30-35% of patients undergoing...
Abida TaherJan 294 minRisk Factors for Mouth Cancer and How to Reduce it.Know the signs and be proactive to allow for early diagnosis and treatable disease. “Historically the death rate associated with this...
Alexandra FucarinoJan 245 minWhat You Eat (or don’t eat) Affects Your Oral Health.Know the role of nutrition in supporting optimal oral health. “Let your medicine be your food and your food be your medicine.” -...
Alexandra FucarinoDec 29, 20214 minA High-acid Diet Compromises Your Oral HealthKnow which acidic foods to avoid during and post your treatment. The World Dental Federation (FDI), that represents dental professionals...
Alexandra FucarinoDec 27, 20214 minReduce Sugar Intake for Better Oral HealthMaintaining good oral health by reducing sugar intake supports optimal cancer treatment. “The oral cavity is highly susceptible to direct...
Abida TaherDec 19, 20213 minOral Care in Cancer PatientsWhy is it important and how to go about it. Coordination by a comprehensive cancer care team can significantly reduce the physical and...
Abida TaherDec 8, 20213 minEffects of Cancer Treatment on the Oral Cavity.A guide to what to expect. Clinicians across the spectrum of healthcare in the community are part of a cancer patient’s treatment team....
Abida TaherNov 24, 20214 minHow Integrative Oncology Can Help.Optimize symptom management, address unmet needs, and facilitate positive behaviorial changes. Integrative oncology aims to optimize...
Abida TaherNov 17, 20212 minIntegrative Oncology - What Does It Mean?Evidence-based care modalities can complement mainstream cancer treatment Integrative oncology aims to optimize health, quality of life,...
Abida TaherNov 10, 20214 minHow Important Are Cancer Screening Exams?Screening tests help find cancer before the symptoms appear.
Abida TaherOct 13, 20214 minFertility and Cancer Treatment Know how cancer and its treatment impacts your reproductive system. Reproductive health issues including fertility conservation,...
Abida TaherOct 9, 20213 minGenetic Testing and the Risk of Inherited CancerDid you know some types of cancer run in families? “We know that even if you have genetic mutations that give you a high risk of cancer,...
Abida TaherSep 30, 20215 minViruses and Cancer Risk.Viruses can cause cancer but there is tremendous ongoing research on improving prevention and treatment outcomes for these cancers....
Abida TaherSep 21, 20215 minModifiable Risk Factors for Skin CancersProtect yourself against the most common cancer in the USA and worldwide. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70....
Abida TaherSep 9, 20213 minAlcohol and Cancer RiskDrinking alcohol increases cancer risk whether you drink a lot or a little. At least 4% of the world's newly diagnosed cases of...