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Mitigating Mucositis in Head and Neck Chemoradiation

Oral Mucositis (OM), the inflammation of the mucosal membranes that line the inner surfaces of the mouth, is a common side effect of head and neck cancer therapies such as radiation therapy [1] [2] . OM affects up to 100% of patients with head and...

Hall of Famer Jim Kelly Announces Oral Cancer Has Returned

Hall of Fame quarterback and Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly released a personal statement Thursday, announcing the oral cancer he was first diagnosed with in 2013 has returned. Click Here to read his statement in the full article.

The Center's New Supported Employment Program Takes off in the Near Year

Check out Supported Employment Program participant David K. on his first day as a Production Clerk here at Forward Science! Last year, The Center began laying the groundwork for a new program to help with our focus on employment for adults with intellectual...

Meet Brian Pikkula

"About 6 years ago I was in a job that I was unhappy with. On vacation one summer, I conducted a quick cost analysis and realized that an oral cancer screening device could be made better quality while being sold for less than the competition. I called...

SalivaMAX™ is Making a World of Difference

Dr. Damira Bayzakova, of Bishkek, Kyrgystan, discusses Forward Science's donation of SalivaMAX™. Her facility treats upwards of 250 Children and SalivaMAX has been helpful for children with dry mouth/Mucositis while undergoing cancer treatment. When...

Reply to JADA 2017 Oral Cancer Protocol Guidelines

Recently, the Journal of American Dental Association (JADA) published an article title “Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the evaluation of potentially malignant disorders in the oral cavity.” This article has brought up many...

Hygiene Edge OralID™ Video

Looking for a new and simple way to up your hygiene appointment? What about focusing on oral cancer screenings and adding a device to help you see suspicious areas? We recently tried out the OralID system from Forward Science and loved it. It's light...

SalivaCAINE™ in the News

Forward Science (855-696-7254; forwardscience.com) has expanded its product portfolio with the release of SalivaCAINE. Designed to provide temporary pain relief for cancer patients suffering from oral mucositis, SalivaCAINE has many of the same ingredients...

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A Silent Epidemic of Cancer Is Spreading Among Men

Jason Mendelsohn had been married for close to 20 years and was happily raising three kids when he noticed the painless lump on his neck while shaving three years ago. Within days, he had been diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer caused by a virus...

Sjogren's Syndrome

What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder most commonly identified by the complaint of dry eyes and a dry mouth. What causes Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren's Syndrome is caused by a decrease in the...