Salubris - Jan / Feb 2010
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Oral care before starting radiotherapy
As a preventive measure:
1. Routine oral hygiene practice
• Tooth brushing – Soft nylon bristled brush is preferred – Brush two to three times daily
• Flossing – Once daily
2. Dental examination at least one month before starting radiotherapy to allow ample time for healing from any dental procedures.
Oral care during and after radiotherapy
1. Routine oral hygiene practice as above (Foam toothbrush may be used if the use of regular toothbrush is not possible)
2. On a constant look out for mouth soreness, oral ulcers, and signs of infection (white patches) so that treatment can be started early.
3. Bland rinse
• Varieties: – Normal saline 0.9%* – Sodium bicarbonate solution#
– Normal saline plus sodium bicarbonate solution
• Repeat rinsing every two to four hours or as required for pain
* Normal saline solution is prepared by adding approximately one teaspoonful of table salt to a glass of water. The solution may be at room or refrigerated temperatures depending on patient’s preference. It enhances oral lubrication and stimulates the salivary glands to increase production of saliva.
# Sodium bicarbonate solution is prepared by adding approximately one to two tablespoonfuls of sodium bicarbonate powder to a glass of water. It can be used when thick viscous saliva is present.
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Event Name Date, Time, Venue Registration Details
CancerWise Workshop –
Understanding Liver, Stomach and Pancreatic Cancers
TOPICS:
a. Anatomy & functions of the liver, stomach & pancreas
b. Common problems of the liver, stomach & pancreas
c. Risk factors & signs and symptoms
d. Early detection & prevention
e. Screening & diagnostic procedures
f. Treatment options
6 March 2010, Saturday
Workshop is in English
1pm – Registration1.30pm – 4pm – Workshop
Function Room, level 4 National Cancer Centre Singapore11 Hospital Drive Singapore 169610
$10 for Public
$5 for Health Professionals
Phone registration: 6225 5655 Online registration: www.nccs.com.sg
Public Forum –
PART 1 Managing Cancer Treatment Side Effects
PART 2 Use of Tonics and Supplements for Patients on Cancer Treatment
THIS FORUM ADDRESSES ISSUES ON:
1. How to manage side effects of cancer treatments
2. Truths & myths about tonics and supplements in cancer care and prevention
20 March 2010, Saturday
9.30am – 12 noon (Mandarin) 1.30pm – 4pm (English)
Ministry of National Development (MND) Auditorium 5 Maxwell Road Annex A, MND Complex Singapore 69110
Free Admission
Phone registration:6225 5655 / 6236 9432 / 9236 9447
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电话: 6225 5655
星期一至星期五: 上午8点半至下午5点半星期六, 星期天及公共假期: 休息
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CANCER
Cancer Helpline Tel: 6225 5655
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed
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