October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
I wish to update everyone on the role we play in early detection and treatment for women affected by this terrible disease.
#breastcancer #October #breastcancerawareness #Pune #dentist #cancerscreening
I wish to update everyone on the role we play in early detection and treatment for women affected by this terrible disease.
#breastcancer #October #breastcancerawareness #Pune #dentist #cancerscreening
As part of my training at the University of Pennsylvania, we were taught the role of regular Oral Cancer Screening to be carried out at each visit.
The mandible is the most common site for metastasis aka secondary spread of Breast Cancer.
The mandible is the most common site for metastasis aka secondary spread of Breast Cancer.
As such we contribute both towards primary diagnosis and ruling out recurrence. A simple panoramic xray is generally sufficient in most cases.
If a patient is to undergo Chemotherapy, it becomes very important to eliminate all potential sources of infection.
If a patient is to undergo Chemotherapy, it becomes very important to eliminate all potential sources of infection.
A dental clearance should be mandatory for patients about to start chemo or radiation.
Lastly, the drugs cause dry mouth and we help address that and hence prevent development of new infection.
Lastly, the drugs cause dry mouth and we help address that and hence prevent development of new infection.
A big shout out to all women fighting this terrible disease. You are all winners! Please help increase awareness by sharing this thread! Every single step counts! Prevention and early detection are key!
#breastcancer #awareness #October #dentist #Pune #cancerscreening
#breastcancer #awareness #October #dentist #Pune #cancerscreening
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