In a podcast episode, Digital creator Dr Austin Lake in conversation with an oncologist shed light on the fact that cancer patients are more likely to get oral infections. Curious, indianexpress.com spoke to a health expert and unearthed the connection.
Dr Sandeep Goyle, Head of Medical Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai explained that oral infections are common among cancer patients due to their immunocompromised state, which can vary depending on the stage of the cancer and the treatment they are receiving. Cancer patients often receive treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which can cause problems in the head and neck regions, affecting the inner lining of the oral cavity.
“Technically, the oral cavity already contains many bacteria, but because the inner lining is smooth and…