Managing side effects of radiotherapy in head and neck cancer

Hosp Med. 2002 Dec;63(12):712-7. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2002.63.12.1891.

Abstract

Curative radiotherapy for head and neck cancer causes very significant side effects. In addition to their considerable impact on the patient's quality of life, these effects can prejudice treatment outcome. This review looks at the management of the adverse effects of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / etiology
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Nutrition Disorders / etiology
  • Nutrition Disorders / therapy
  • Osteoradionecrosis / etiology
  • Osteoradionecrosis / prevention & control
  • Radiation Injuries / therapy*
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Skin Diseases / therapy
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / etiology
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / therapy
  • Stomatitis / etiology
  • Stomatitis / therapy
  • Taste Disorders / etiology
  • Taste Disorders / therapy
  • Xerostomia / etiology
  • Xerostomia / therapy