Objective The purpose of this study was to identify all outcome domains used in clinical
studies of xerostomia, that is, subjective sensation of dry mouth. This study is part of the …

Background. Platinum-based concurrent chemoradiation (CCRT) improves locoregional
control and overall survival of locoregionally advanced (LA) squamous cell carcinoma of the …

Purpose Patients treated for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) are at increased risk for functional
decline due to cancer-related impairments and treatment toxicities, often leading to …

Introdução: a quimioterapia é um tratamento anticâncer fundamentado na utilização de
fármacos que induzem a morte das células neoplásicas. A literatura descreve que lesões …

Abstract Objective This multicenter Phase II trial evaluated the toxicity/efficacy of
gemcitabine plus cisplatin as first-line chemotherapy in patients with recurrent/metastatic …

Objective: This study aims to examine the effects of low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS)
on leukopenia induced by cyclophosphamide in a rabbit model. Methods: The leukopenia …

Background Huangqi injection is derived from Astragalus membranaceus root. In China,
recent reports of Huangqi injection for the treatment of leucopenia have emerged. However …

Oropharyngeal cancer incidence has recently increased, thereby attracting public attention.
Akin to other malignancies of the upper aerodigestive tract, it has been attributed to the …

Cancer is considered as one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Every year millions of
people are affected by various kinds of cancers. Although various treatment procedures are …

Oral mucositis is a side effect of cancer treatments, a limiting condition and of great impact
on quality of life (QOL). The objective was to develop an instrument to evaluate QoL related …