Category: Oral Cancer

Healthcare articles on oral care management, prevention and screening for early detection of oral cancers.

India emerging as a major change for Photo-Dynamic therapy (PDT) and Photo-biomodulation (PBM) for Oral lesion management.

As a follow-up to my presentation and learning at the International Photodynamic Association Conference 2023 at FINLAND, and my quest to know more about photodynamic and photo-biomodulation for the oral cavity I was invited to the “WORKSHOP on PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER” at Indore on 11th September 2023 at the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Indore.

It was an opportunity to understand the diverse use of the new modality of PBM and PDT in Oral Lesions. Although PDT has been available for quite some time and I have had some successful cases with PDT for oral cancers, the new molecules with fewer side effects and ease of use is going to change the way cancer will be treated in the future.

It is also good to know that so much is being done in this field in India and many takers for this.

I got to meet some of the pioneers in this field:

Dr. Praveen Arany, Past President of WALT (WORLD ASSOCIATION OF LASER THERAPY), Oral Biologist, Biomedical Engineering and Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Buffalo, USA.

Dr. Rene Jene Bensandaoun, President, WORLD ASSOCIATION for PHOTOBIOMODULATION Therapy. He is from France and promoting PBM extensively the world over with new insights and use for the same.

Dr. Digpal Darkar, President of the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology the pioneer and probably the first in India to do PBM for his patients of Oral cancers. He has shown that it is easy to do and gives immense relief to the patients. Would be starting the course on PBM at his Institute.

Dr. Rajkumari Sachdeva, ENT surgeon and HN oncologist is using the PBM for her patients extensively. She gave a demonstration of the same.

Here, I had the opportunity to meet the Director of RRCAT, Dr. Shankar V Nakhe, who invited me to his center where extensive research is being done for oral diagnosis and treatment with optics – spectroscopy, PBM, and PDT.  

The emerging technology and use of light as therapy and for the diagnosis of oral lesions it is going to change the way we treat oral lesions and cancers in the future.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/india-emerging-major-change-pdt-pbm-oral-lesion-management-gupta-1f

Tobacco and Oral Cancer

The global burden of oral cancer has continued to rise, especially in India, mainly due to the high consumption of tobacco and betel quid. Current research has helped elucidate the relationship between tobacco use and the spread of oral cancer, but more still needs to be understood. Rigorous prevention programs and well-established supportive infrastructure are vital to reducing the number of tobacco-related oral cancer cases.

In light of World No Tobacco Day, join us for a special session, organized in association with SIPHER, on “Tobacco and Oral Cancers” with the renowned Surgical Oncologist Dr. Pawan Gupta on 10th June 2023, 5 PM IST onwards.

Session Highlights:

Tobacco Cessation in Western methodology cannot be copied for Indian patients

What is Chota Dana Campaign?

How can cessation of tobacco cure many lesions in the oral cavity?

https://www.docplexus.com/user/content/webinar/e83ee74d-7d50-487c-8fac-25a005a7815a

Oral Cancers – Do It But Do It Right

ORAL ONCOLOGY CONNECT – EDUCATION SERIES

ICanCaRe 3rd International Oral Cancer e-Conclave

“DO IT, BUT DO IT RIGHT”

APRIL 2023 – ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

A SERIES OF 4 ONLINE PROGRAMS EVERY SUNDAY 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
QUIZ every day – 40 PRIZES TO BE WON worth 3.5 lakhs!
5 LUCKY WINNERS EVERY DAY – prizes worth Rs. 30000/-!!
Student presentations every day!!!
TIME – 3:00 – 5:30 PM, QUIZ– 5:15 – 5:30 PM
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Register (FREE – register only once for entire e-conclave) – http://register.icancare.in
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Details: http://econclave.icancare.in

India ranks No. 1 in terms of the number of Oral Cancer patients in the World.  “DO IT, BUT DO IT RIGHT” the theme for the 2023 Oral Cancer E-conclave aims to reach out to colleagues and youngsters to learn and be aware of the right interventions.

 Oral Cancer is a public health issue. It is easily detectable, it is easily treatable, and more importantly, it is preventable cancer. If we have to control the disease, everyone needs to be involved from the masses to the doctors.

SELF-ORAL AWARENESS (CHOTA DAANA) – Examine the oral cavity regularly, and know what is normal to see the doctor regularly. self oral awareness regular simple examination at home every month, and a clinical examination by a general physician, dental, ENT, or surgeon can detect any lesion early. What we say – CHOTA DANA – JAB BHI DEKHO CHOTA DANA USKI JAANCH JARUR KARANA, CANCER KO BANNE DO NA NASUR, JALD KARO ISHHE DOOR.

4 Finger Tests – KNOW YOUR MOUTH OPENING – this may be just the beginning of a disaster. Regular mouth opening exercise and avoiding causing agent. Knowledge for everyone.

AVOID DISASTERs – Osteoradionecrosis, post-radiotherapy brittle tooth, and tooth decay, preoperative planning for rehabilitation, and contouring surgical intervention to give good quality of life. These need knowledge dissipation amongst the oncologists – surgical, radiation, or medical. Associating dental colleagues is a must in the management of oncology patients.

EXCEPTING TOBACCO CESSATION – understanding, influencing, and referring to a specialist for cessation. Having a Cessation Specialist in your Institution or networking is a requirement. The knowledge that Tobacco use is a disease and these patients need the right treatment. Not referring the patient to the Tobacco Cessation expert may have medico-legal implications.

WHAT MATTERS is The BEST OUTCOME FOR Oral Cancer patients. THAT’S THE THEME OF THE 3rd  ORAL CANCER E-CONCLAVE – DO IT, BUT DO IT RIGHT. All-inclusive we have to skill up and respect every professional.

To encourage the youth we have planned an E-Quiz on the theme of the day and 40 prizes to be won as scholarships for India’s first Gujarat University accredited CERTIFIED TOBACCO CESSATION SPECIALIST course! AND LUCKY DRAW EACH DAY.

Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, Sterlings Cancer Hospitals, MAX Hospital, and GUJARAT University joined hands to bring the stalwarts in the field of oral cancer in the month of April the Oral Cancer Awareness month on ICanCaRe Sunday Live to talk about what and how to build an ecosystem to tame the KING of all cancers – ORAL CANCER.

ORAL CANCER E-Conclave 2023

Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch.  Dr. Reena R Kumar  Dr. Manoj Tayal  Dr. Tapaswini  Convenor                              Academic Chair                           Co-convenor          9811290152                           9811091415                     9350220257                 9811544003

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