Radiation-induced Xerostomia in patients
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Mark S. Chambers; Adam S. Garden; Merrill S. Kies; Jack W. Martin
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Article
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2004
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract ## Background. Xerostomia is a common, debilitating complication of radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer. This article reviews the pathogenesis of radiation‐induced xerostomia, its impact on quality of life (QOL), and treatment options. ## Methods. Virtually all patients u