Radiation‐induced Xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: Pathogenesis, impact on quality of life, and management

@article{Chambers2004RadiationinducedXI,
  title={Radiation‐induced Xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: Pathogenesis, impact on quality of life, and management},
  author={Mark S. Chambers and Adam S. Garden and Merrill S. Kies and Jack W. Martin},
  journal={Head \& Neck},
  year={2004},
  volume={26}
}
Xerostomia is a common, debilitating complication of radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer. This article reviews the pathogenesis of radiation‐induced xerostomia, its impact on quality of life (QOL), and treatment options. 
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