Dental Awareness within Cancer Care

Most people are aware of common side effects of cancer treatment such as nausea and hair loss. However, most people who undergo cancer treatment develop complications that affect the mouth. Listen in as Alicia and Lizette speak with Dentist Dr. Nevin Waters, who founded his own practice in 1975 with the goal of treating each patient as he would have a family member.  He is an active member of the American Dental Association and founder and board member of the Kansas Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.  Dr. Waters speaks about his experience as a dentist, his diagnosis of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), the importance of dental hygiene and how cancer treatments can affect an individual’s dental and oral health. CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. As mentioned on this episode: Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia ‘Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia and Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia’ Fact Sheet ‘Dental and Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment’ Fact Sheet Dental Lifeline Network National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped UMKC School of Dentistry  Additional LLS Support Resources: Information Specialists Free telephone/web patient programs Free booklets Financial support Online chats Caregiver support LLS Community Support groups Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program Please comment below as we’d love to hear your feedback on this episode. Also, be sure to subscribe today to be notified of our next episode.The post Dental Awareness within Cancer Care first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.