Oral cancer is one of the most leading cancer responsible for significant morbidity and
mortality. The sirtuins (SIRTs) are a family of class III histone deacetylases and are known to …

Salivary glands produce and secrete saliva, which is essential for maintaining oral health
and overall health. Understanding both the unique structure and physiological function of …

Salivary glands sustain collateral damage following radiotherapy (RT) to treat cancers of the
head and neck, leading to complications, including mucositis, xerostomia and …

Despite the enthusiasm surrounding novel targeted agents and immunotherapies,
chemotherapy remains the mainstay treatment for most human malignancies, either alone or …

Background: Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of the therapeutic modalities used in
modern oncology. However, it is sometimes limited in its ability to achieve optimal tumor …

Oral Mucositis (OM) continues to be an oncologic challenge in the context of antineoplastic
therapy for head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. It is a dose-limiting toxicity of …

Background: Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is a rapidly growing approach to stimulate
healing, reduce pain, increase athletic performance, and improve general wellness …

Radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) is one of the most frequent complications in head
and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT). It is a type of mucosal injury …

Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), has
been increasingly used for the treatment of toxicities related to cancer treatment. One of the …

Purpose of this review of medical literature is to present the immediate side effects of
radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and their treatment. The likelihood and severity …