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Full-Text Articles in Oncology
How Can We Stop Cancer?, Joseph R. Current
How Can We Stop Cancer?, Joseph R. Current
The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research
Cancer is a disease that humans have been struggling to combat for centuries. It originates from the accumulation of several mutations over the life of a cell that causes it to evade cell death and multiply rapidly. It can affect any tissue in the body and can spread to other parts of the body through metastasis. Cancer comes in numerous shapes and sizes with different levels of aggression, growth speeds, and health risks. Many treatments for cancer exist today, three of the most popular being surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, which can be used in combinations with other treatments to …
Blood Cancers And Oral Health, Silvia Spivakovsky Dds, Gwen Nichols Md, Laura Romundstad Crnp, Msn, Elizabeth Kitlas Lmsw
Blood Cancers And Oral Health, Silvia Spivakovsky Dds, Gwen Nichols Md, Laura Romundstad Crnp, Msn, Elizabeth Kitlas Lmsw
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Managing Blood Cancer Patients' Oral Complications: Preventive Strategies during and after Treatment
Blood cancers, encompassing leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), bring complex challenges to patient management due to their impact on hematopoiesis, immunity, and overall health. This review focuses on equipping dental practitioners with essential insights into preventing and managing intricate oral manifestations during and after treatment. Patient care strategies are outlined for leukemia subtypes such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), emphasizing the need for tailored dental approaches. In lymphomas encompassing Hodgkin …