Objectives The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the influence of a prophylaxis
protocol of head and neck tumor (HNT) patients during and after intensity-modulated …

The location of the primary tumor or lymph node metastases dictates the inclusion of the oral
cavity, salivary glands, and jaws in the radiation treatment portals for patients who have …

BACKGROUND: At the Clinic for Radiation Oncology at the Zurich University Hospital
(UniversitätsSpital Zürich [USZ]), head-and-neck tumor (HNT) patients have been treated …

Background: Treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) such as radiotherapy (RT) can lead
to numerous acute and chronic head and neck sequelae, including dental caries. The goal …

Salivary gland damage is the most common adverse effect associated with radiation therapy
to the head and neck. A combination of hyposalivation and dietary changes, with a reduced …

Background/purpose Because oral health of patients with head & neck cancer is prone to
disease after radiotherapy, effective and long-lasting oral care program is necessary. We …

Radiation therapy (RT) plays a crucial role in the treatment of head and neck cancers
(HNCs). This paper emphasizes the importance of effective communication and …

Results Thirty-nine studies that randomised 3520 participants were included; the number of
participants analysed varied by outcome and time point. The studies were ordered into 14 …

Objective: In order to prevent and treat radiation-induced adverse events, especially oral
mucositis, in patients with oral or oropharyngeal cancer receiving radiotherapy or …

Objectives Patients with head and neck cancer are routinely screened for dental foci prior to
radiotherapy (RT) to prevent post-RT tooth extractions associated with an increased risk of …