In addition to anti-tumor effects, ionizing radiation causes damage in normal tissues located
in the radiation portals. Oral complications of radiotherapy in the head and neck region are …

Background Treatment of cancer is increasingly more effective but is associated with short
and long term side effects. Oral side effects remain a major source of illness despite the use …

Oral mucositis (OM) is a major limiting acute side effect of radiotherapy for head and neck
cancer. The spectrum of problems associated with mucositis includes oral pain …

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 …

Mucositis and xerostomia are the most common oral complications of the non‐surgical
therapy of cancer. Mucositis, a common sequel of radio‐(DXR), chemo‐(CXR) and …

Head and neck cancer represents one of the main oncological problems. Its treatment,
radiotherapy and chemotherapy leads to mucositis, and other side effects. The authors …

Malnutrition, anorexia and cachexia are a common finding in cancer patients. They become
more evident with tumor growth and spread. However, the mechanisms by which they are …

Background Oral mucositis (OM) due to radiotherapy and systemic therapies in head and
neck cancer treatment represents a major problem causing a wide spectrum of clinical signs …

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the leading presentations of head and neck
cancer (HNC). The first part of this review will describe the highlights of the oral microbiome …

Purpose The aim of this project was to develop clinical practice guidelines on the use of
antimicrobials, mucosal coating agents, anesthetics, and analgesics for the prevention and …