radiotherapy; xerostomia; artificial saliva; quality of life; psychosocial aspects; supportive care; head and neck cancers
Abstract :
[en] Patients treated by radiotherapy for buccal cavity and pharynx carcinoma received a saliva substitute owing to their xerostomia. Most of their complains were alleviated with a marked improvement of their quality of life.
Disciplines :
Oncology
Author, co-author :
Lupo, Aurélia; Hôpital universitaire de Bavière > Service de Radiothérapie > Infirmière oncologique
Deneufbourg, Jean-Marie ; ULiège - Université de Liège Faculté de Médecine > Hôpital de Bavière > Service de Radiothérapie Chef de Travaux
Language :
English
Title :
Radiation induced xerostomia : evaluation of consequences and effects of a mucin containing artificial saliva
Publication date :
November 1987
Number of pages :
p 191
Event name :
4th European Conference on Clinical Oncology and Cancer Nursing
Event organizer :
Fundacion para la Investigation y la Formation en Oncologica
