About us

We are Professor Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis and Dr. Dimitra Galiti.

For more than 30 years, we have dedicated our work to supporting people with cancer through oral health care. Why? Because the mouth is not just about teeth and gums. It is directly linked to how well you can eat, speak, heal, and tolerate cancer therapy.

Professor Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis, DDS, MSc, PhD

Hi, good day to you!
I am Professor Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis, co-founder and the scientific responsible of mycancer.
I am happy to welcome you to mycancer. It is my great pleasure to walk this journey with you. I will be holding your hand — with my heart. I am blessed with two children, and I often say that my work in mouth care in oncology is my third. It has grown with me through the years, and I nurture it with deep love and commitment.

After completing my studies in the USA, I returned to Greece and received a position at the School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece (NKUA). I succeeded in gaining generous support to conduct research on oral toxicities in cancer therapies (project 'PENED', code number 99ED 39-70/3/5062). I collaborated with The Microbiology Department & Mycology Reference Laboratory, Radiotherapeutic Oncology, NKUA, School of Medicine, The 2nd Radiotherapy Department, Saint Savvas Hospital, The Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, The Radiotherapy Department, Hygeia Hospital.

Our efforts led to pioneering publications, a color clinical atlas entitled 'Oral Lesions in Oncology', and the Award of the European Association Oral Medicine, all precious milestones in my career. Through our research, we contributed to the recognition of Oral Supportive Care in Oncology — an achievement that continues to guide our mission today.

Positions - Distinctions - Research

Recognized internationally for pioneering research on:

  • Oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) and Oral infections
  • Radiation toxicities
  • Osteonecrosis of the jaw
  • Oral complications in immunotherapy and targeted therapies

Author of 69+ scientific publications, with more than 4,200 citations worldwide.

Research Work - Publications ↗

Dr. Dimitra Galiti, DDS, MSc, PhD

  • Co-founder of mycancer
  • PhD in Oral Diagnosis & Radiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
  • MSc in Forensic Odontology (magna cum laude), KU Leuven, Belgium.
  • Received the Young Investigator Award by MASCC/ISOO for research on oral mucositis during head & neck radiotherapy.
  • Member of international research groups on mucositis, oral care, and bone complications.

Published 17 scientific papers, cited in more than 670 articles, with a focus on:

  • Imaging and early diagnosis of osteonecrosis of the jaw
  • Oral side effects in mucositis, immunotherapy and radiation
  • Digital health tools for cancer patient care

Research Work - Publications ↗

Our Work with Patients

Through mycancer, we bring our expertise directly to patients and families by offering:

  • Practical Guides to navigate oral side effects of cancer treatment.
  • Online Seminars for both patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Daily tools like journals, recipes, and checklists to make treatment easier.
Our mission is simple:
To help every patient protect their mouth, reduce pain, and complete therapy with the best possible quality of life.

Why You Can Trust Us

  • We are internationally recognized experts in oral supportive care related to cancer therapies.
  • We are supported by a network of 300+ healthcare professionals, including oncologists, dentists, dietitians, and nurses, who collaborate with mycancer.
  • Patients and professionals worldwide have described our seminars as:
    Excellent, useful, easy to understand, and life-saving.
Above all, we combine science with humanity. We know the journey is difficult. And we walk it with you.