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“The online training course had good presentation, well spaced and with decent breaks. Good humoured.”
Michael J Traynor BSc (Hons), SRP, MCSP.
Chartered Physiotherapist
Exeter Devon, UK
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MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) – Cancer patients deal with many side effects when they go through treatment. The WVU Cancer Institute Department of Radiation Oncology found a way to prevent a side effect, known as mucositis, that is seen in head and neck cancer patients.
“It is an inflammation type of condition from head and neck radiation,” THOR Photomedicine dental and oral mucositis specialist, Sara Jane Snyder said. “They get painful sores throughout their entire oral cavity, down their esophagus and all they down through their digestive track,” she said.
“Anybody who’s getting a high dose of chemoradiation treatment, it’s almost 100 percent guarantee that their going to get a high level of oral mucositis.”
Having mucositis can make everyday tasks difficult, like eating or brushing your teeth. This is why using what is called photobiomodulation helps treat this side effect.
“What we found is by shining light of a certain dose and of a certain wavelength, we can actually allow those sores to heal more quickly and reduce pain for patients,” Snyder said.
Recently, The Department of Radiation Oncology at the WVU Cancer institute began using this device.
“One of the reasons that we obtained it is because there are international guidelines for supportive care that recommend this kind of therapy for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis caused by radiation,” The WVU Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology chair and M.D., Geraldine Jacobson said.
Having this new form of technology is something the institute is hopeful patients will have a better treatment experience.
“We’re really excited because I think it’s going to help our patients get through forms of treatment that are really important to them and they’re just going to feel better during treatment and afterwards,” Jacobson said.
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“James Carroll has an engaging, humorous and most importantly, informative presentation style which captivates and inspires all who attend. I had been using PBM Therapy for 18 years and expected to come away with my opinions about the effectiveness of photomedicine reinforced. Little did I know how much new & exciting research evidence there was since I first started using the treatment on my podiatry patients. I was overwhelmed with the variety, as well as the depth and breadth of the new and exciting areas of medical research.
My enthusiasm for photobiomodulation therapy skyrocketed. And, since acquiring my own THOR LX2 Therapy unit, the success of my treatments has vastly improved. With the ability to successfully treat an increased spectrum of pathologies.
Thank you James, Mark and THOR Photomedicine.”
Steve Bloor
Podiatrist
Cornwall, UK
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“Great that it was online, reduced costs for me significantly despite of COVID restrictions. Well presented information, funny presenter. Good breaks especially being online I needed to get up and move and given the time here in Queensland I had kids wanting my attention so worked really well. Thank you for the great training.”
Jayne Vidler
IBCLC and Registered Nurse
QLD, Australia
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“In the online training course I liked the published clinical evidence, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms of photobiomodulation and dose.”
Jesus Jimenez Garcia
PhD candidate
Xalapa Veracruz, Mexico
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“When I retired 6 years ago I made sure that I kept my THOR Laser to help with aches and pains. It is so impressive! My wife uses it as an adjunct to facial skin health and at 65 has beautiful skin. I refuse to live without it!”
Dr. David Mallory
Retired chiropractor
Vancouver BC, Canada
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“The online training course had very in-depth material and James delivered this very well. I learnt a lot about the research that has been carried out and where the future for photobiomodulation is going. Thank you for the course. It was delivered well and helped enhance my knowledge.”
Jen Holt
Equine Thermographer Trainee
Huddersfield, UK
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