Salivary Gland Hypofunction and/or Xerostomia Induced by Nonsurgical Cancer Therapies
Publication Date: July 17, 2021
Last Updated: September 2, 2022
Prevention
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) should be used to spare major and minor salivary glands from a higher dose of radiation to reduce the risk of salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer. ( EB , H , S )
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Title
Salivary Gland Hypofunction and/or Xerostomia Induced by Nonsurgical Cancer Therapies
Authoring Organizations
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer