Dr. Tom Sollecito Talks with Breastcancer.org on Oral Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
A number of breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and some targeted therapy medicines, like Herceptin (trastuzumab), can cause oral side effects, including mouth sores, dry mouth and infections.
Dr. Sollecito explains why these side effects happen and how they’re treated.
Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Sollecito explain:
- why it’s a good idea to see a dentist before starting chemotherapy
- the type of dental check-up schedule someone receiving breast cancer treatment should consider
- what to do if you develop a cavity or need a root canal during treatment
Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS, RCSEd
Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS, RCSEd, is professor and chair of the Department of Oral Medicine and associate dean of hospital and extramural affairs for the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also serves as chief of oral medicine for the University of Pennsylvania Health System
Source: www.Breastcancer.org
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