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viernes, 22 de septiembre de 2023

Oral cancer: Risk factors, management, procedures and types of treatment

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is caused by an uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the oral mucosa. Neoplasms can be benign or malignant and occur mostly in men over 50 years of age.

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The etiology of oral cancer is unknown but there are factors that increase the risk of suffering from it, for example: tobacco, alcohol, genetics, infections. We must have a preventive attitude by performing a self-examination and continuous visits to the dentist.

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Let's learn about the risk factors, management, and correct evaluation to identify the clinical manifestations of oral cancer. Let's also discover what the new technologies are for diagnosis and treatment.

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viernes, 14 de agosto de 2020

The Importance of Dental Health During Cancer Treatment

Oral Cancer

Cancer treatments are aggressive and bring a series of complications in other parts of the body, and the oral cavity is no exception. Before starting chemotherapies or radiotherapies, it is necessary to be evaluated by the dentist, to eliminate existing infections such as cavities and periodontal disease.

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Some of the complications that can occur during chemotherapies are: dry mouth, canker sores and ulcers, spontaneous bleeding from the gums, jaw pain, etc. All complications are preventable and, if they occur, are manageable.

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Knowledge is our best prevention weapon, that's why we share an interesting article that explains in detail the complications that can occur during cancer treatment and how we can prevent it.

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viernes, 17 de abril de 2020

How to identify the early signs of oral cancer

Oral-Cancer

Oral cancer is a type of cancer that involves not only the oral cavity (lips, tongue, floor of the mouth), but also spreads to the pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, and paranasal sinuses.


Like all cancer, it is important to take into account all the signs of its presence to avoid its spread, and that is the reason for this video.In this video, head and neck cancer symptoms and oral cancer symptoms are explained by Dr. Sameer Kaul, Senior Surgical Oncologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.

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sábado, 11 de abril de 2020

CORONAVIRUS: How does it affect patients with diabetes, cancer and other diseases?

Coronavirus

We already know the consequences of contracting the coronavirus COVID-19, this virus attacks the airways and prevents breathing, this process can be aggravated to such a degree that it puts the patient's life at risk.


Conditions like diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cancers have higher risk factors, and the COVID-19 coronavirus affects each one in different ways. Therefore, these patients deserve greater care not to contract this disease.

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