Head and neck cancers in geriatric population in a tertiary care institute in India: Lessons learnt

Tiwari, Mayank

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“…Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the sixth most prevalent type of cancer globally, and it is especially common in some of the less developed nations. 1,2 Currently, standard treatments for HNCs are surgery and radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy, which are always associated with side effects during or after treatment. Oral mucositis and dry mouth are the most frequent side effects.…”

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Evaluation of the Effect of Photobiomodulation on Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Mosannen Mozaffari,

Delavarian,

Fekrazad

et al. 2024

J Lasers Med Sci

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Introduction: Radiotherapy-induced xerostomia is an important side effect of head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is one of the new emerging methods for preventing or reducing this problem. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of PBM on radiation-induced xerostomia in HNC patients. Methods: Thirty-seven patients with HNC who were referred for radiotherapy to Mashhad cancer center. In the case group, an infrared diode laser was used in contact mode on 16 points (covering minor and major salivary glands). The device emitted a wavelength of 810 nm and operated at the power of 200 mW and continuous wave mode. Each area was irradiated for 4 seconds in contact mode with gentle pressure, and the laser energy was 0.8 J with an energy density of 2.85 J/cm2 at the surface of the probe (spot size, 0.28 cm2 ). The total dose was 45.6 J/cm2 . The power density was 714.2 w/cm2 . In the control group, the sham laser device was used. Subjective xerostomia was evaluated through the LENT SOMA scale (LSS). Stimulated and unstimulated saliva was also assessed. Data were analyzed with SPSS ver22 statistical software. Results: The study included 26 men and 11 women with a mean age of 55.6±15.3 years. In the sixth week, the case group produced more stimulated saliva than the control group (P=0.006). They also had less subjective xerostomia than the control group in weeks four to six. Conclusion: In the present study, PBM had a preventive effect on stimulated saliva and subjective xerostomia and can be recommended as an adjunctive treatment. Further studies with a higher sample size and the use of a low-level laser in more sessions are needed for definitive comment.

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Evaluation of the Effect of Photobiomodulation on Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Mosannen Mozaffari,

Delavarian,

Fekrazad

et al. 2024

J Lasers Med Sci

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“…According to the need of older person's medical, psychosocial and functional capability to develop a coordinated integrated plan for treatment and follow up [13]. Treatment can be tailored by on- [ 20] shown two third of elderly patients of head and neck cancer presented in advanced stage of decrease western population [18].…”

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“…Huang., et al [23] shown cancer were commonest site followed by oral cavity. Median age in our study was 68 years, while study done by Patil., et al [24] was 75 years and Tiwari., et al was 70 years [18]. Study done by Tiwari., et al shown 75% of patients presented with stage III and IV disease [18].…”

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“…Median age in our study was 68 years, while study done by Patil., et al [24] was 75 years and Tiwari., et al was 70 years [18]. Study done by Tiwari., et al shown 75% of patients presented with stage III and IV disease [18]. Study done by Sarkar and shahi shown [8] median age was 65 years of age.…”

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“…The Commonest age group was 61-65 years (36.8%) followed by 66 to 70 years (26.6%). A Study done by Tiwari., et al[18] shown Head and Neck Cancer population was 11% of all sites. In our study 43% patients belonged to head and neck cancer.…”

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Trend of Geriatric Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

Devi

2024

Act Scie Canbio

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Introduction: Any person of age 60 and above and a citizen of India is categorized as senior citizen according to maintenance and welfare of parents and senior Citizen Act 2007. According to 2014 report by Help age India (Non-Profit Organization), in 2050 elderly population will be 20% of population addressed as a senior citizen. Cancer gradually peaks at the age of 70-80 years and there is a sharp increase reported after the age of 80 years. This article provides an overview of profile of elderly patients undergoing Radiotherapy in State Cancer Institute of Bihar.

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Head and neck cancers in geriatric population in a tertiary care institute in India: Lessons learnt

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Evaluation of the Effect of Photobiomodulation on Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Evaluation of the Effect of Photobiomodulation on Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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