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Patients with head and neck cancer who used molasses from grapes during chemotherapy and radiotherapy, opened their mouths better and lost less weight than the control group, according to a study. Also, patients had better scores on functionality, e...[Read more]

"I have lung cancer. I receive chemotherapy, I have stomatitis and my mouth hurts. I cannot eat." The mouth is the target of oncology therapies, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, while problems can also develop in patients receiving immunotherapy. Toot...[Read more]

"What do diseases look like in the mouth? What are the symptoms of cancer?" EKPA Professor Dr. Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis had the honor and great pleasure to present "what systemic diseases look like in the mouth" on Pemptousia TV.  She was invited b...[Read more]

“I have cancer and receive chemotherapy. I have stomatitis, my mouth is painful, I cannot eat”. Professor Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis, oral oncologist and Dr Nikolaos Tsoukalas, medical oncologist were honored to serve editing the section of Oral Mucos...[Read more]

Today, worldwide, 43.8 million of people survive with cancer, while 18.1 million are diagnosed with cancer every year. By 2040 this number is estimated to increase 60%. Two out of 10 men and women have been estimated to develop cancer during their li...[Read more]

A recent study showed that 5 years after radiotherapy, if we do not take proper care of our teeth, the needs for the treatment of dental caries reach 97%! About 80% of people with Head and Cervical cancer will receive radiation therapy, with or with...[Read more]

Dry mouth, bad taste, dry lips and pain are common side effects of chemotherapy. The side effects of chemotherapy can cause dental problems, difficulties in food intake and delays in treatment. A properly educated dentist will inform and advise us t...[Read more]