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Oral complications in cancer patients

Journal Article · · Am. Fam. Physician; (United States)
OSTI ID:5895748
Ionizing radiation used in treating the head and neck area produces oral side effects such as mucositis, salivary changes, trismus and radiation caries. Sequelae of cancer chemotherapy often include oral stomatitis, myelosuppression and immunosuppression. Infections of dental origin in compromised patients are potentially lethal. Specific programs to eliminate dental pathology before radiation and chemotherapy, and to maintain oral hygiene during and after therapy, will minimize these complications.
Research Organization:
Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, New York
OSTI ID:
5895748
Journal Information:
Am. Fam. Physician; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Fam. Physician; (United States) Vol. 27:2; ISSN AFPYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English