Background To observe the effect of early nutritional intervention on radiation-induced oral
mucositis and nutritional status in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). Methods A …

summary Although the complications of head and neck radiotherapy in the treatment of
nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) have been described, there is limited information on the …

INTRODUCTION: Recently, we found that swallowing dysfunction after curative (chemo)
radiation (CH) RT has a strong negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) …

Purpose Reports of acute treatment-related dysphagia and toxicities for patients with parotid
tumours or cutaneous head and neck cancer (HNC) are limited. This study aimed to …

Cancer patients who are diagnosed early and or receive effective anti tumour therapy can
expect to live for many years after treatment and therefore preservation of normal tissue …

Radiation therapy for malignant tumors of the head and neck is associated with significant
side effects involving the oral cavity. For example, radiation therapy leads to reduced …

Aims Two contrasting approaches of a prophylactic gastrostomy or a nasogastric tube as
needed are widely used to support patients receiving chemoradiotherapy for head and neck …

This study evaluated the response to a defined mouth care and analgesic treatment protocol
for oropharyngeal mucositis in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the late oral complications and the role of
salivary gland hypofunction in the severity of mucosal reaction in nonsurgical head and neck …

Dentists and dental care professionals have a key role to play in the journey of the mouth
cancer patient. Involved in the prevention, diagnosis and delivery of oral healthcare before …