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Cancer
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are several abnormal soft-tissue conditions which can be
detected by careful examination. Few have the potential to
be oral cancer. Early detection is important. If you notice
any changes please don’t hesitate to consult Dr. Hoffmeyer
without delay.
Signs can e.g. be persistent sores that bleed easily and
don’t heal within a couple of weeks, red or white lesions
and patches, pain or numbness, a lump, swelling or eroded
area, difficulty chewing or swallowing or a change in the
way your teeth fit together when you close your mouth.
You can eliminate known cancer risk factors like tobacco
(smoking and smokeless tobacco), heavy alcohol (30 drinks a
week or more) consumption and extensive sunlight exposure
(lip cancer).
Studies have indicated that a healthy diet with fruits and
vegetables may aid in preventing development of precancerous
lesions.
Dr. Hoffmeyer will be using Vizilite Plus to help detect oral
abnormalities. The earlier any lesions are found, the
simpler and more successful treatment usually is.
 The
presence of uncontrolled periodontal disease can complicate
chemo- and radiation- therapy and vice versa.
Oral complications include dry mouth, inflamed gums, mouth
ulcers, infection, difficulty speaking, chewing, swallowing,
dental decay, enamel / root erosion, loss of taste
sensation, jaw stiffness, delayed healing.
Therefore oral pretreatment is essential to reduce the risk
and severity of oral complications and pain, avoid oral
surgery and improve overall health.
Daily oral hygiene routine is very important. Brush and
floss gently, use fluoride toothpaste, topical fluoride
applications may be prescribed, avoid candy and soda unless
it is sugar-free.
Avoid tobacco and alcohol and sharp food objects.
For a sore mouth, rinse with semi-warm water mixed with ¼
teaspoon baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt, followed with
plain water rinse.
Enamel erosion due to vomiting (gastric acids) can be
prevented rinsing your mouth with ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
in 1 cup of warm water to neutralize the acid and followed
by using a fluoride rinse. Your oncologist may consider
prescribing antinausea medication.
Please inform Dr. Hoffmeyer of your therapy.
Drugs used in treatment of metastatic bone cancer to help
decrease pain and fractures, may develop osteonecrosis of
the jaw.
It is recommended that you receive a periodontal examination
prior to this treatment.
This way, if periodontal surgery is needed, it can be
performed prior to receiving bisphosphonate therapy.
Awareness Ribbon
Meanings
For more info
http://nwp.theunionshop.org/awareness_ribbon_meanings.php
Cancer ribbons:
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Breast
cancer |
Male breast |
Hereditary breast |
Inflam-
matory breast |
Pancreas, Thyroid |
Brain
cancer |
Kidney
cancer |
Lung
cancer |
Colon
cancer |
Colon
cancer |
Prostate
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