| Literature DB >> 19833490 |
S A Bhide1, A B Miah, K J Harrington, K L Newbold, C M Nutting.
Abstract
Radiation-induced xerostomia is highly prevalent among patients treated for head and neck cancers. Consequently, survivors experience associated long-term toxicities that may be grouped as xerostomia syndrome: dry mouth, sore throat, altered taste, dental decay, changes in voice quality and impaired chewing and swallowing function. We present a review of published studies describing and reporting xerostomia and discuss advances made in the prevention and treatment of this common toxicity.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID： 19833490 DOI： 10.1016/j.clon.2009.09.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) ISSN： 0936-6555 Impact factor: 4.126