Oral Care (Mouth Care)
These algorithms help healthcare professionals assess and appropriately manage a patient's cancer-related oral care.
Patient Book Title: Patient Guides Patient Book Description:People with cancer may have mouth problems before, during or after cancer treatment. These documents can be used by patients, family members, friends or caregivers. They do not replace advice from your healthcare team.
Cancer Drug Side Effect Sheet
The cancer drug side effect sheet offers quick tips for people with mouth problems related to chemotherapy. Review it with your healthcare team.
Symptom Guide
The patient symptom guide is available in 6 languages. It will help you understand cancer-related mouth problems and how to manage them.
Guideline-Based Clinical Tools Brochure Symptom Algorithm Guide Patient Guide Universal Date: Guideline / Algorithm:
Dysguesia Algorithm Dysphagia Algorithm Bacterial Infections Algorithm Fungal Infections Algorithm Viral Infections Algorithm Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Algorithm Mucositis Algorithm Stomatitis Algorithm Trismus Algorithm Xerostomia and Salivary Hypofunction Algorithm Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Algorithm Patient Symptom Management Guide:
English French (Français) Italian (Italiano) Simplified Chinese (简体中文) Spanish (Español) Tamil Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) Oral health tips and information on finding a dentist
Free service for contacting a dietitian, and nutrition tips and recipes
Information from the BC Cancer Agency
Information from the Canadian Cancer Society
Info sheet from the National Cancer Institute