Volunteer for Xerostomia Research!
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 9/24/2024 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Volunteer for Xerostomia Research! Do you have experience with xerostomia (dry mouth) or know someone who does? Help make a difference!
Expand Your HNC Rehab Toolkit
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 8/17/2023 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Solutions for trismus, microstomia, xerostomia, dysphagia and more!
Trismus in HNC Patients - 2020 Update
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 11/18/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
80-90% of patients with radiation to the pterygoid and/or masseter muscles will develop trismus. Learn how to diagnose and treat including therapy with the OraStretch press jaw motion rehab system.
Support Organizations for Head & Neck Cancer & Craniofacial Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 9/9/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
A review of a few of the wonderful nonprofit organizations within the HNC, dysphagia and craniofacial communities to support patients as they face these challenges.
Oral Mucositis in HNC Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/2/2020 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Spring 2020 Newsletter ORAL MUCOSITIS IN HEAD & NECK CANCER PATIENTS Oral Mucositis occurs in up to 80% of HNC irradiated patients! What is oral mucositis (OM)? Mucositis is the inflammation,
LEARN & EARN!!! SLP CMH REMOTE IN-SERVICE: Oral Complications of Head & Neck Cancer Care -- Trismus, Xerostomia, Mucositis & Dysphagia
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 3/16/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Earn .1 CMH (1 hour) towards ASHA requirements with a remote live in-service. Speech pathologist, Sarah Schuman, is providing a free in-service on trismus, xerostomia, mucositis and dysphagia in HNC cancer patients. The in-service takes approximately 1-hour and you will have the ability to ask all of your HNC rehab questions!
Please contact us via email to [email protected] or call us at 1-800-206-8381 ext 86 for scheduling.
Saliva and Xerostomia in the HNC Patient
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 3/12/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Head & neck cancer patients often develop acute and chronic xerostomia and dry mouth. 
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of xerostomia and dry mouth.
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of xerostomia and dry mouth. Radiation Fibrosis - Development & Impact in HNC Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 8/21/2019 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Radiation, commonly used in the treatment of head and neck cancer, may negatively affect healthy cells by increasing the production of the protein, fibrin which damages soft tissues in the treatment field potentially leading to trismus, or limited mouth opening. Trismus affects patients negatively by making it difficult to speak, eat, maintain good oral hygiene, receive dental procedures and it even has the potential to complicate intubation. In patients that receive radiation treatments, approximately 30% will develop trismus. If the treatment field includes the pterygoid or masseter muscles incidence rises to above 80%. Loss of maximal interincisal opening (MIO) is continual and progressive in these patients. Therapeutic exercises will need to continue for the rest of the patient's life! The good news is that trismus is preventable and treatable with exercise therapy using jaw motion rehab systems such as the OraStretch press.
HPV Vaccine is Key in Fight Against Cancer
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 7/1/2019 to
General Medical and Dental Information
HPV Vaccine In The News!!!!
In June 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved the use of the HPV vaccine in some people through the age of 45. By expanding the pool of approved people, more insurance providers may cover the vaccine.
CranioRehab Update and Research Refresh
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/17/2019 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
CranioRehab Update & Research Refresh. Review "Correlation Between Radiation Dose to Pterygoid and Masseter Muscles with Trismus" and "Successful Rehab of Facial Burns Using Jaw Motion Rehab Systems Including the OraStretch Press". Learn about CranioRehab products.
Xerostomia in HNC Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 2/5/2019 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Xerostomia, "dry mouth" is due to reduced or absent saliva production. It may affect a patient's quality of life and can lead to serious health problems! Learn about the signs, symptoms and managing xerostomia.
Living with Xerostomia - Mouth Care and Gum Health
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 1/16/2019 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Living with Xerostomia? Tried and true tips from cancer survivor Speech Pathologist, Marcy Maksail, for Saliva Substitutes, Mouth and Gum Health.
Swallowing Difficulties and the Holidays
Posted by Sarah Schuman on 12/14/2018 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Difficulty swallowing, dysphagia, may cause the sufferer to feel embarrassment eating and drinking around friends and family. This may lead to lack of participation during holiday celebrations. With some adjustments it is possible to make celebrations inclusive and enjoyable for all. We, at CMR, wish you and yours a very happy holiday season.
Webinar on Trismus and Xerostomia for the Head & Neck Cancer Patient
Posted by Rob Christensen on 1/29/2015 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
We have posted our first user-controlled webinar presentation about Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation Webinar, including information on trismus, xerostomia, the OraStretch press and TheraBite system.
Learn about diagnosing trismus, when to order a jaw motion rehab system for prevention of trismus, how to order, treatment options for xerostomia and more.
Learn about diagnosing trismus, when to order a jaw motion rehab system for prevention of trismus, how to order, treatment options for xerostomia and more.
A Dry Mouth Remedy: Mouth Kote
Posted by Linda Shafto Van Rossen on 2/15/2013 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
I was recently contacted by a friend of mine, who's Mom was suffering from severe dry mouth as a result of chemo and radiation therapy. She had tried all the usual remedies and could find nothing that gave her true relief for more then a few moments. But I had something for her to try...My Salagen Experience: Too Much Saliva vs. Not enough
Posted by Linda Shafto-Van Rossen on 10/8/2012 to
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth
As a patient with Lupus and Sjogren's syndrome, I am always looking for a relief to some of the symptoms. I recently went for my routine 6 month check up with my rheumatologist.Dry Mouth is a major issue for me, so when visiting my doctor I mentioned it to him, and he gave me a prescription for Salagen (pilocarpine) 5 mg. Normal dosing is one 10 mg. pill 3 times-a-day.
How to clean and refresh the XEROS System Mouthpieces
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/18/2011 to
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth
Tips for cleaning and refreshing the XEROS sponge mouthpieces. Useful for cleaning after wearing the mouthpieces all night, or to restart using them again after a break. How to clean the XEROS System Bottle and Tubing
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/4/2011 to
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth
Tips to clean the XEROS Dry Mouth Pump bottle and tubing. New XEROS Dry Mouth Pump for severe chronic dry mouth from radiation of head, neck, oral and nasal cancer
Posted by Rob Christensen on 4/15/2011 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Launch of the XEROS Dry Mouth Pump. This new product alleviates the debilitation from severe chronic dry mouth. Chronic dry mouth is often a side-effect from radiation therapy to the head, neck, mouth, tongue, jaw, and nose. The XEROS Dry Mouth Pump provides continual hydration throughout the day and night by providing small amounts of liquid to the mouth via a controllable pump for improved hydration, function and health.