Objective: To improve understanding of how patientreported outcomes following radiation
therapy for head and neck cancer may be influenced by factors beyond the local effects of …

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 …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: Is the severity of acute oral mucositis in patients who receive
postoperative intensity‐modulated radiotherapy (PO‐IMRT) for oral tongue squamous cell …

Objective: To assess the effects of an antiseptic, non-alcohol based mouth-rinse containing
chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride, in preventing the oral complications associated …

Background: In recent years, preventive swallowing exercises have been investigated as a
means to limit dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients. However, adherence to exercise …

The cumulative effect of radiation and the extent of related morbidities on oral tissues are
enormous and increase over time. The numerous radiation‐related side effects have a …

Radiotherapy is an important treatment modality for head and neck cancers, both as
definitive treatment and as adjunct treatment after surgery. Complications are common after …

The effect of radiation on speech and swallowing function was assessed for 18 patients
surgically treated for oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Nine patients received surgical …

Background: Oral mucositis is an acute adverse reaction with high incidence during
radiotherapy. Severe oral mucositis can seriously affect patients' quality of life and …

Background Xerostomia and changes in saliva characteristics are common side-effects in
patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) undergoing radiotherapy, which negatively …