Disclaimer This article is based on recommendations from the 12th WALT Congress, Nice,
October 3-6, 2018, and a follow-up review of the existing data and the clinical observations …

Background Combined-modality treatment of head and neck cancer is becoming more
common, driven by the idea that organ (s) preservation should maintain patient appearance …

Background Oral mucositis (OM) is a severe complication cancer patients undergo when
treated with chemoradiotherapy. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy also known as low …

Background High incidence of treatable oral conditions has been reported among palliative
patients. However, a large proportion of palliative patients lose their ability to communicate …

Palliative care has evolved to be an integral part of comprehensive cancer care with the goal
of early intervention to improve quality of life and patient outcomes. The NCCN Guidelines …

Abstract Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Videofluoroscopic
Swallow Studies (VFSS) are instrumental assessments of dysphagia which provide videos …

Background: Surprisingly little is known about the burden of oral mucositis (OM). We provide
a systematic review of studies on the burden of OM (incidence, economic impact, health …

Purpose Radiation-induced oral mucositis is one of the main side effects during and after the
treatment of head and neck cancer patients. The study was designed to provide evidence on …

Purpose Research investigating swallowing problems (dysphagia) and complications within
the oral cavity in non-head and neck cancer patients is limited. The purpose of this study …

Background: Connection with nature has well-established physical and psychological
benefits. However, women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are often unable to access …