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Managing side effects of radiotherapy in head and neck cancer

Authors :
Mendes, RL
Nutting, CM
Harrington, KJ
Source :
British Journal of Hospital Medicine; December 2002, Vol. 63 Issue: 12 p712-717, 6p
Publication Year :
2002

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17508460 and 17597390
Volume :
63
Issue :
12
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs36829545
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/hosp.2002.63.12.1891