All Articles tagged head and neck cancer

• Peer Reviewed
  June 30, 2023 IST
  Dental assessment pre radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
  Edward FahyGolara FarhoomandOsama OmerDermot Pierse

  A pre-radiotherapy dental assessment is necessary for head and neck cancer patients. Dental and oral health should be prioritised as part of cancer treatment planning.

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• Peer Reviewed
  June 01, 2022 IST
  Diagnostic Pathway of Head & Neck Cancer Patients in Ireland: Audit of patterns of first attendance 1983-2019.
  Eleanor O'SullivanDenise MacCarthy

  Many Irish Head and Neck Cancers (66%) are advanced at diagnosis. GPs are generally (75%) the first healthcare professional attended. Dental referral pathway remains under-utilised.

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• Peer Reviewed
  August 01, 2019 IST
  Oral health after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: two case reports
  Danielle S. DineenLilia CollazoDenise MacCarthy

  Two cases, which are similar dentally, illustrate the importance of oral health and preventive care post radiotherapy.

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