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Recombinant human epidermal growth factor treatment of radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck malignancies
European Journal of Cancer Care, 09/11/09

Hong JP et al. – Mucositis of the oral cavity and pharynx is a major dose–limiting factor in the application of radiotherapy (RT) to patients with head and neck cancer. The finding suggests that rhEGF is effective and safe for the treatment of radiation–induced mucositis. Further studies are needed to determine the optimal dosage and fractionation schedule.

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Explorative study on the predictive value of systematic inflammatory and metabolic markers on weight loss in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
Supportive Care in Cancer, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Effect of topical morphine (mouthwash) on oral pain due to chemotherapy- and/or radiotherapy-induced mucositis: a randomized double-blinded study
Journal of Palliative Medicine, 10/19/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Phase I dose-finding study of paclitaxel with panitumumab, carboplatin and intensity-modulated radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck
Annals of Oncology, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 64%

Mucositis: The impact, biology and therapeutic opportunities of oral mucositis
Oral Oncology, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 64%

Informing the debate on oral health care for older people: a qualitative study of older peoples views on oral health and oral health care
Gerodontology, 10/12/09 Relevance Score: 48%