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Guidelines for Complications of Cancer Treatment Vol VIII Part B

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Type <strong>of</strong> cancer: high risk <strong>for</strong> mucositis– CT induced: hematological malignancies due touse <strong>of</strong> intensive CT.– RT induced: head & neck cancers.Other non cancer adjuvant medications causingxerostomia: opiates, phenothiazines, sedatives, antihypertensives.Continued smoking, alcohol consumption.Radiation relatedTotal cumulative dose.Dose per fraction.<strong>Vol</strong>ume <strong>of</strong> irradiation.Overall treatment time.Technique <strong>of</strong> RT (con<strong>for</strong>mal vs. non-con<strong>for</strong>mal. externalvs. brachytherapy).Quality <strong>of</strong> radiation (photons, electrons, protons).Radio-protectants.ManagementPrevention/ <strong>Treatment</strong>Oral care: Reduces microbial flora. Reduces pain, bleeding. Prevents infection. Decreases risk <strong>of</strong> dental complications.Components Tooth brushings, flossing, oral rinses. Dental examination and treatment prior to RT.179

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