Survivorship Resources
Trusted Resources/Dental & Oral Care
A curated collection of trusted organizations and government resources for head and neck cancer survivors.
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Head & Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) – National nonprofit providing education, support, patient resources, and survivorship information for people affected by head and neck cancer.
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Support for People with Oral and Head & Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) – National survivor-support organization offering support groups, peer connections, education, and resources for people affected by oral and head and neck cancer.
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American Head & Neck Society – Oral Complications & Dental Decay – Patient-focused information from head and neck cancer specialists about dental decay, fluoride, dental evaluations, tooth loss, restoration, and long-term oral care after treatment.
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American Cancer Society – After Mouth & Throat Cancer Treatment – Survivorship information about follow-up after treatment, including dental exams, dry mouth, and the increased risk of tooth decay following radiation.
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American Cancer Society – Radiation Therapy & Dental Care - Explains the importance of dental evaluation before head and neck radiation and discusses fluoride, dental care, dry mouth, tooth decay, and osteoradionecrosis.
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) – Cancer Treatments & Oral Health – NIH dental-health information about oral complications of cancer treatment and steps patients can take before, during, and after treatment, including dental evaluation, fluoride, and jaw exercises.
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National Cancer Institute – Late Effects of Cancer Treatment: Mouth Changes – Survivor information about mouth and teeth problems that can develop or continue after cancer treatment, including dry mouth, cavities, infections, and jaw problems.
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American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) – Dental Evaluation Before Head & Neck Radiation - Professional oral-medicine guidance explaining the importance of dental evaluation and medically necessary dental care before head and neck radiation to help prevent serious short- and long-term complications.
Oral Health Across the Head and Neck Cancer Journey
Professional Guidelines
Evidence-based guidelines and consensus statements that support survivorship care and many of the educational materials developed by MOPSS.
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American Cancer Society Head & Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline – Comprehensive multidisciplinary survivorship guideline covering surveillance, dental care, late effects, health promotion, and care coordination.
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ASCO Endorsement of the ACS Head & Neck Cancer Survivorship Guideline – Confirms and expands the ACS recommendations, emphasizing multidisciplinary care that includes dental professionals.
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American Head & Neck Society Survivorship Consensus Statement – Evidence-based recommendations for long-term follow-up and survivorship care after head and neck cancer.
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AHNS Survivorship Education Library – Patient-friendly guidance on oral health, xerostomia, trismus, osteoradionecrosis, swallowing, carotid artery screening, and many other survivorship topics.
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National Cancer Institute – Cancer Survivorship – Information on life after cancer treatment, follow-up care, and survivorship planning.
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Support through Action!
Massachusetts Oncology Patients, Survivors, and Supporters, Inc. (MOPSS). We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing the well-being of individuals affected by head and neck cancer. We aim to bridge the gap between medical and oral care through awareness, education, giving, and support initiatives..