医学
唾液腺
放射治疗
癌症
头颈部癌
生活质量(医疗保健)
口干
癌症研究
内科学
病理
唾液
肿瘤科
护理部
作者
Jordan A. Gunning,Kirsten H. Limesand
标识
DOI:10.1177/00220345241252396
摘要
Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the sixth most diagnosed cancer, and treatment typically consists of surgical removal of the tumor followed by ionizing radiation (IR). While excellent at controlling tumor growth, IR often damages salivary glands due to their proximity to common tumor sites. Radiation damage to salivary glands results in loss of secretory function, causing severe and chronic reductions in salivary flow. This leads to the patient-reported sensation of dry mouth, termed
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