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19-03-2024 | Cytostatic Therapy | REVIEW

Oral Complications and Management Strategies for Cancer Patients: Principles of Supportive Oncology in Dentistry

Authors: Susell Parra-Rojas, Rocío Trinidad Velázquez-Cayón, Acorán Borges-Gil, Juan Luis Mejías-Torrus, Juliana Cassol-Spanemberg

Published in: Current Oncology Reports | Issue 4/2024

Abstract

Purpose of Review

It is recognized that patients undergoing cancer treatment experience different adverse effects depending on the type of therapy they received. The objective of this work is to provide a scientific evidence-based protocol for oral care in cancer patients. Cancer resection surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy can cause important complications that impact patients’ quality of life.

Recent Findings

Cancer patients, from the moment of diagnosis to the end of treatment and subsequent follow-up, have diverse care needs, both from a systemic and local point of view. The implementation of oral care protocols before, during, and after cancer therapy is essential because it helps to identify risk factors for the development of predictable oral complications.

Summary

It is essential to establish that all cancer patients, before starting treatment, undergo a systematic dental check-up to avoid limitations during treatment and also alter their quality of life. Regular professional oral care maintenance and follow-up programs are essential to maintaining a patient’s long-term oral health.

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Title: Oral Complications and Management Strategies for Cancer Patients: Principles of Supportive Oncology in Dentistry
Authors: Susell Parra-Rojas
Rocío Trinidad Velázquez-Cayón
Acorán Borges-Gil
Juan Luis Mejías-Torrus
Juliana Cassol-Spanemberg
Publication date: 19-03-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Cytostatic Therapy
Cancer Therapy
Published in: Current Oncology Reports / Issue 4/2024
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-024-01518-5

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