Purpose Current strategies for preventing and managing radiation-induced dermatitis,
mucositis, and xerostomia are reviewed, with an emphasis on pharmacologic interventions …

In patients with head and neck cancer, irradiation (IR)‐sensitive salivary gland (SG) tissue is
highly prone to damage during radiotherapy (RT). This leads to SG hypofunction and …

Management of salivary gland hypofunction caused by irradiation (IR) therapy for head and
neck cancer remains lack of effective treatments. Salivary glands, especially the parotid …

Background Oral mucositis (OM) is a debilitating sequela for patients treated for squamous
cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC). This study investigated whether oral …

Objectives: Swallowing can be significantly affected during and following radiotherapy for
head and neck cancer (HNC). The purpose of this study was to understand:(1) the trajectory …

Radiation treatment in patients with head and neck tumors commonly results in
hyposalivation and xerostomia due to the loss of fluid-secreting salivary acinar cells …

Background There are reports that bone marrow cell (BM) transplants repaired irradiated
salivary glands (SGs) and re-established saliva secretion. However, the mechanisms of …

Background. This study assessed whether malnourished patients score lower on quality of
life after treatment for oral/oropharyngeal cancer. Methods. Malnutrition (weight loss≥ 10 …

There is a need for an artificial salivary gland as a long-term remedy for patients suffering
from salivary hypofunction, a leading cause of chronic xerostomia (dry mouth). Current …

Objective: The present pilot study aimed to assess the effect of low-level laser therapy
(LLLT) on hyposalivation and xerostomia as a consequence of head and neck radiotherapy …