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How to manage swallowing problems during radiotherapy

Dysphagia is the medical term for having trouble with swallowing. You may experience this side effect caused by the tumour itself or as a side eff...

Taste and smell changes during cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can effect your taste buds and salivary glands.

Taste & Smell Changes During Treatment

Throughout treatment you may experience taste and smell changes. These changes can include food and drinks tasting like metal or bitter. This can ...

Tips for Mucositis

Mucositis is when your mouth or gut is sore and inflamed. It occurs when cancer treatment breaks down the rapidly dividing epithelial cells lining ...

How to Cope with Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is known as "xerostomia." This happens when the body's salivary glands do not make enough saliva, or spit, to keep the mouth moist. This...

Oral Care during cancer treatment - chemotherapy - radiotherapy

Oral Care for Cancer Treatment

Many cancer treatments have side effects that can affect the mouth, teeth, and salivary glands. This can be caused by the treatment damaging the c...