Oral health‐related concerns, behavior, and communication with health care providers of patients with breast cancer: impact of different treatments

Taichman, L. Susan; Poznak, Catherine Van; Inglehart, Marita R.

doi:10.1111/scd.12266

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“…Similarly, a recent study conducted in the USA reported 1.6 mouth sores on average among breast cancer patients. 26 In another study that collectively analyzed common cancer-related and treatment-related symptoms, including xerosto-mia and pain, the percentage of moderate to severe symptoms reported by breast cancer patients was consistently lower than those reported by colorectal and lung cancer patients as noted in our study. 27 Future studies could focus on identifying possible mechanisms that influenced better oral health experience in breast cancer patients.…”

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Associated factors for oral health problems in a sample of Saudi cancer patients

Yenugadhati¹,

Albalawi²,

Qureshey³

et al. 2018

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PurposeOral health in cancer patients was known to influence the quality of life. However, the knowledge of possible factors associated with oral health in cancer patients is seriously lacking in Saudi Arabia. In this study, we aimed to determine the burden of adverse oral health in cancer patients and identify the associated factors for oral health problems.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional study design was used to recruit a total of 375 cancer patients who attended oncology outpatient clinics at King Abdulaziz Medical City – Riyadh (KAMC-R) by using a consecutive sampling technique. A self-reporting questionnaire was used to collect the sociodemographic information, clinical symptoms, and lifestyle factors of cancer patients. Furthermore, depression, anxiety, and stress were assessed by using Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. The authors assessed the oral health complaints based on seven common conditions (bleeding gums, toothache, mouth ulcers, bruxism, xerostomia, problems affecting speech, and satisfactory dietary intake). Unadjusted and adjusted risk ratios (aRR) and 95% CIs for the factors associated with the number of oral complaints experienced were computed using Poisson regression model.ResultsThe prevalence of oral health conditions experienced by cancer patients was 86.1% (95% CI: 82.2%–89.5%). Female sex (aRR=1.37, 95% CI: 1.05–1.78), low income (aRR=1.58, 95% CI: 1.23–2.04), smoking (aRR=1.29, 95% CI: 1.02–1.64), anxiety (aRR=1.75, 95% CI: 1.36–2.24), and stress (aRR=1.25, 95% CI: 1.00–1.55) were associated with increased risk of oral health problems in cancer patients (p≤0.05), whereas breast cancer patients experienced reduced risk (aRR=0.72, 95% CI: 0.56–0.93).ConclusionOur study highlighted the significant burden of oral health problems in Saudi cancer patients at KAMC-R and identified several key associated factors for oral health to aid healthcare practitioners in improving cancer management practices.

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Associated factors for oral health problems in a sample of Saudi cancer patients

Yenugadhati¹,

Albalawi²,

Qureshey³

et al. 2018

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“…Taichman LS et al 11 When comparing three groups of breast cancer patients to salivary flow, the aromatase inhibitor group was significantly more affected with xerostomia than the tamoxifen and chemotherapy groups. And when compared to breast cancer patients with those without diagnosis, xerostomia was 2.48 times more prevalent in the group with the disease (2.48 versus 1.70; p <0.01).…”

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“…performed sialometry with and without salivary stimulation, finding that hyposalivation was present in almost 30% of patients who complained of xerostomia. 11 As we can see, there is no specific method for the identification of xerostomia, since this sensation is subjective, but one should look for the most appropriate method for the studied population, as well as the appropriate time for its application.…”

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Xerostomia and breast cancer / Xerostomia e câncer de mama

Pinto

Westphal

Elias

2021

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Objetivo: identificar os estudos que descrevem a prevalência de xerostomia em pacientes com câncer de mama e em quimioterapia. Método: revisão integrativa, partindo da questão norteadora << Quais as evidências científicas sobre a prevalência de xerostomia em pacientes com câncer de mama e em quimioterapia? >>. Foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed, LILACS e SciELO por meio dos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde. Foram encontrados 63 artigos, que foram analisados por dois pesquisadores seguindo os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Resultados: a prevalência de xerostomia foi descrita em 10 artigos que utilizaram como método de avaliação escalas, questionários com respostas dicotômicas e sialometria. Conclusão: identificou-se uma prevalência de 47% a 77,3% de xerostomia durante a quimioterapia.

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“…There was no difference between groups regarding the plaque and gingival index, and this can be related to the similarity of oral hygiene habits of the participants. In contrast, some studies concluded that women receiving antiestrogen therapy may experience greater levels of depression, musculoskeletal symptoms, and fatigue and that these may prevent them from maintaining optimal oral hygiene 31,32 . Stress and fatigue levels of patients have not been evaluated within the limitations of our study, but the increase in PI values of individuals who have been using AI for more than 2 years may be related to this situation.…”

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Evaluation of periodontal health in breast cancer patients undergoing tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors drugs therapy: A cross‐sectional study

Ustaoğlu

Bulut

Üyetürk

et al. 2020

Special Care in Dentistry

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AimTo study the dental and periodontal status of women with breast cancer (BCa) having tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors (AIs) treatment in comparison with control healthy women.MethodsFifty‐one women on tamoxifen therapy, 52 women on AIs therapy and 52 systemically healthy controls were included in the study. The total number of teeth, the number of teeth indicated for extraction, the number of decayed teeth, and the duration of medication were recorded. Periodontal status was evaluated with gingival index (GI); plaque index (PI); bleeding on probing (BOP); probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL).ResultsThe lowest number of teeth and decayed teeth was found in AIs users (P < .001 and P = .003 respectively). The highest CAL value was seen in AIs users (P = .042) whereas no significant difference was found between the groups in terms of PI, GI, and PD (P = .102, P = .233, and P = .306, respectively). Lower PI was observed in patients using AIs for less than 2 years (P = .048).ConclusionsWhile tamoxifen did not affect the dental and periodontal condition, AIs medication adversely affected the dental and periodontal condition by more tooth loss and higher CAL.

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Oral health‐related concerns, behavior, and communication with health care providers of patients with breast cancer: impact of different treatments

Abstract: BCa treatments impact oral health. Low percentages of BCa patients had received specific information about impacts of BCa treatments on oral health from their dentists.

Cited by 12 publications

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Associated factors for oral health problems in a sample of Saudi cancer patients

Associated factors for oral health problems in a sample of Saudi cancer patients

Xerostomia and breast cancer / Xerostomia e câncer de mama

Evaluation of periodontal health in breast cancer patients undergoing tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors drugs therapy: A cross‐sectional study

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