scholarly journals Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Treatment of Oral Mucositis, Dysphagia, Oral Dryness, Taste Alteration, and Burning Mouth Sensation Due to Cancer Therapy: A Case Series

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwan El Mobadder ◽  
Fadi Farhat ◽  
Wassim El Mobadder ◽  
Samir Nammour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Oral Mucositis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Oral Complications ◽  
Oral Dryness ◽  
Burning Mouth ◽  
Taste Alteration ◽  
Burning Mouth Sensation

Oral complications of cancer therapy, such as oral dryness, dysphagia, and taste alteration, are associated with a negative impact in the quality of life of the patients. Few supportive care measures are available for such complications. This case series reveals the effectiveness of the photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy when used in a specific protocol and parameters, in the management of oral complications related to cancer therapy. Dysphagia was measured using the functional outcome swallowing scale for staging oropharyngeal dysphagia (FOSS). Oral mucositis was measured according to the National Cancer Institute scale. The quantity of the whole resting and stimulated saliva was measured in order to assess the oral dryness. In addition, the taste alteration was measured according to a protocol suggested by the International Standards organization (ISO). Sensation of burning mouth was measured using a visual analogue scale. These measurements were made before treatment, during, and at the end of the treatment. Diode laser 635 nm was used in 3 J/cm2. Five sessions interleaved with 24 h breaks were conducted for the dysphagia and oral dryness, and 10 sessions were conducted for the taste alteration and burning mouth sensation. Regardless of the limitations of this case series, PBM can be considered safe, time saving, and a promising approach for the management of the oral complications due to cancer therapy and the quality of life of cancer patients.

scholarly journals Oral Complications and Management Strategies for Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Ming Wong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cancer Therapies ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
Oral Complications

With cancer survival rate climbing up over the past three decades, quality of life for cancer patients has become an issue of major concern. Oral health plays an important part in one’s overall quality of life. However, oral health status can be severely hampered by side effects of cancer therapies including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Moreover, prevention and treatment of these complications are often overlooked in clinical practice. The present paper aims at drawing health care professionals’ attention to oral complications associated with cancer therapy by giving a comprehensive review. Brief comments on contemporary cancer therapies will be given first, followed by detailed description of oral complications associated with cancer therapy. Finally, a summary of preventive strategies and treatment options for common oral complications including oral mucositis, oral infections, xerostomia, and dysgeusia will be given.

Severe oral mucositis associated with cancer therapy: impact on oral functional status and quality of life

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 1477-1485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karis Kin-Fong Cheng ◽  
S. F. Leung ◽  
Raymond H. S. Liang ◽  
Josepha W. M. Tai ◽  
Rebecca M. W. Yeung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Oral Mucositis ◽  
Severe Oral Mucositis

scholarly journals Strategies in Management of Oral Mucositis

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonal Vahanwala ◽  
Sandeep Pagare
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Oral Mucositis ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Nutrition Quality

Abstract Oral mucositis is a clinically important and sometimes dose-limiting complication of Cancer Therapy. Mucositis lesions are painful, affect nutrition, quality of life and often hampers continuity of the treatment modality. The pathogenesis of oral mucositis is multifactorial and complex. This is a review paper which discusses various aspects a clinician should know in management of mucositis.

scholarly journals Burning mouth syndrome - quality of life

BDJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 230 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-92
Author(s):  
Reena Wadia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Burning Mouth

The impact on quality of life in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Vianna Pereira ◽  
Ana Gabriela Costa Normando ◽  
Carla Isabelly Rodrigues-Fernandes ◽  
César Rivera ◽  
Alan Roger Santos-Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Burning Mouth ◽  
The Impact

Exercise-Induced Scalenus Syndrome

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Baltopoulos ◽  
Charalampos Tsintzos ◽  
George Prionas ◽  
Maria Tsironi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Full Activity ◽  
Exercise Induced

Background Thoracic outlet syndrome is described as a group of distinct disorders producing signs and symptoms attributed to compression of nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic outlet region. Purpose To describe the exercise-induced scalenus anticus syndrome attributed to the anterior scalenus hypertrophy as a thoracic outlet syndrome underlying mechanism and to give recommendations for a safe and effective surgical treatment. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods Twelve young professional athletes admitted for thoracic outlet syndrome (8 cases of neurologic thoracic outlet syndrome, 4 cases of mixed neurologic and vascular thoracic outlet syndrome) who reported numbness, tingling, early fatigue, muscle weakness, and pain were enrolled in the study. Scalenus hypertrophy was suspected to be the causative factor. Scalenectomy was performed in all cases. Results All patients had moderate to severe hypertrophy of the anterior scalenus muscle. Scalenectomy was performed, and there were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. Full activity was quickly achieved, and no recurrence of symptoms was documented. Conclusion Surgical intervention for scalenus anticus syndrome can allow an athlete to return to full activity and improve quality of life. Surgical intervention seems to be the treatment of choice in terms of restoring quality of life and physical activity.

Do grape and black mulberry molasses have an effect on oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sezin Yuce Sari ◽  
Caglayan Selenge Beduk Esen ◽  
Gozde Yazici ◽  
Deniz Yuce ◽  
Mustafa Cengiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Mucositis

Quality of Life Improvements Following Eltrombopag Treatment in Children with Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia: Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 672-675
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Platelet Count ◽  
Receptor Agonist ◽  
Immune Thrombocytopenia ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Thrombopoietin Receptor ◽  
Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonist ◽  
Low Platelet Count ◽  
Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia

The present case series described six chronic immune thrombocytopenia patients (cITP), with a median age of 7.7 (7.0 to 13.0) years and low platelet count at 15,500 (7,000 to 20,000)/uL. They were suffering from bleeding symptoms and side effects of treatment. After enrollment, they were treated with thrombopoietin receptor agonist (eltrombopag). Five patients responded positively, showing a median platelet count of 115,000 (39,000 to 433,000)/uL. The median dose of eltrombopag used was 1.3 (0.8 to 2.2) mg/kg/day. The quality of life (QoL) improved for all patients, with their median overall score using a Pediatric QoL questionnaire showing 25.0% improvement. Median scores also showed improvements in each sphere of life functioning as physical (30.8%), emotional (26.4%), social (16.4%), and school (21.4%). The present report demonstrated that a select group of cITP patients, with low platelet count and bleeding symptoms, benefitted from treatment with eltrombopag, as shown by increased platelet counts and improved QoL. Keywords: Chronic ITP, Thrombopoietin receptor agonist, Children

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