What can be done to manage swallowing difficulties during radiotherapy
Can dysphagia be cured? Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. You may experience this side effect caused by the tumour itself o...
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Taste & Smell Changes During cancer Treatment
Why do taste and smell changes happen in cancer treatment? Throughout treatment you may experience taste and smell changes. These changes can in...
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Mucositis: symptoms and treatment
What is Mucositis? This condition occurs when cancer treatment destroys the rapidly dividing epithelial cells lining the gastro-intestinal tract...
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How to Cope with Dry Mouth
What is dry mouth? In the event that the salivary glands of the body are damaged by chemotherapy or radiotherapy, xerostomia occurs. This is caus...
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The importance of oral care during cancer treatment
Several cancer treatments, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy for the head and neck, can affect the mouth, teeth, and salivary glands. You ma...
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