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Head and Neck Radiation Basics: What to Expect

A cancer diagnosis is indubitably stressful, life-altering and overwhelming. Cancer not only affects us physically but it also influences...

Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw: What is it? - Blog post featured in Side Effects Support LLC Blog

Here is the article featured in Side Effects Support LLC Blog: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a serious long-term side effect of radiation...

If the exact radiation dosage is not known, what are some signs that an area has received high doses

There are several signs associated with high doses of radiation therapy to the head and neck. These include loss of facial hair growth,...

What are some of the side effects of head and neck radiation?

Xerostomia/Hyposalivation Xerostomia is the medical term for the sensation of dry mouth. Hyposalivation signifies a reduction in salivary...

Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy: To Dive or Not To Dive

Wait what? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves delivering oxygen at higher than atmospheric pressure for a certain time period. It is used...

Oral Cancer Screening from the Oral Cancer Foundation

This is a comprehensive overview of how to conduct a thorough head and neck oral cancer screening from the oral cancer foundation...

Pain and Stress: What's the Connection?

As you are running from a bear in the woods, a branch stabs your leg, you continue sprinting through the trees not realizing the blood...

The Unexpected Link Between Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders and Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) can be a source of chronic pain, affecting the jaw, face, and neck, and often complicating simple ac

Lauren Levi DMD MS