The effectiveness of thyme honey for the management of treatment-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients: A feasibility randomized control trial

Charalambous, Andreas; Lambrinou, Ekaterini; Katodritis, Nicos; Vomvas, Dimitrios; Raftopoulos, Vasilios; Georgiou, Morpho; Paikousis, Lefkios; Charalambous, Melanie

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2017.01.001

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“…From a pharmacologic perspective, the administration of parasympathomimetic agents (pilocarpine, cevimeline, and bethanechol) has shown to improve the radiation-inducedxerostomia in the short-midterm but not in the long-term, and the side-effects can be a problem (31,32). Alternative therapies such as herbs, traditional Chinese medicine and thyme honey have been also proposed in an attempt to improve patient quality of life (33,34). In any case, continued oral hydration and the use of saliva substitutes (olive oil, betaine, or xylitol gum) are always advisable (35).…”

Section: Dental Care For Hnc Patientsmentioning

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The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach and Quality of Care

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The core function of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) is to bring together a group of healthcare professionals from different fields in order to determine patients' treatment plan. Most of head and neck cancer (HNC) units are currently led by MDTs that at least include ENT and maxillofacial surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists. HNC often compromise relevant structures of the upper aerodigestive tract involving functions such as speech, swallowing and breathing, among others. The impairment of these functions can significantly impact patients' quality of life and psychosocial status, and highlights the crucial role of specialized nurses, dietitians, psycho-oncologists, social workers, and onco-geriatricians, among others. Hence, these professionals should be integrated in HNC MDTs. In addition, involving translational research teams should also be considered, as it will help reducing the existing gap between basic research and the daily clinical practice. The aim of this comprehensive review is to assess the role of the different supportive disciplines integrated in an MDT and how they help providing a better care to HNC patients during diagnosis, treatment and follow up.

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Section: Dental Care For Hnc Patientsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach and Quality of Care

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“…The increase or decrease in the frequency of chromosomal aberration is proportional to the radiation dose (Sprung et al, 2005). Dicentric chromosome, an (Charalambous et al, 2017).…”

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Recent advances in radiotherapy and its associated side effects in cancer—a review

Gomathi

Jijo³

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Background: Radiotherapy (RT) is the chief nonsurgical method to control malignant tumors. RT has advanced in both methodological and biological aspects over the past few decades. Though RT is a momentous adjuvant noninvasive technique, it leaves behind some unsympathetic effects. Research is going on to surmount these pessimistic sides of RT. Methods: We made a mini review of recent articles from the period of 2000 to 2017 regarding radiotherapy and its side effects in various types of cancers. The literature review was done by searching in PUBMED, MEDLINE, and SCOPUS. Results: Here, we spotlight the physiological and genetic risks associated with the cancer patients undergoing RT. We illustrated the course of RT in most prevalent cancers tailored with dosage distribution. Radiation-induced mutation in the patients undergoing RT has been shown with evidence. Further, the major drawbacks like the development of radiation resistance in cancerous cells and secondary malignancies have been discussed. The problems associated with radiation dosage in terms of infertility and rejuvenation of reproductive cells has also been discussed. Finally, we discussed the latest treatment stratagem of RT in cancer. Conclusion: Cancer treatment will not be accomplished devoid of radiotherapy. But we can brace RT using radiosensitizers and ayurvedic radioprotectors.

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“…55 % der mit Honig behandelten Patienten zeigten keine Veränderung oder eine positive Gewichtszunahme im Vergleich zu 25 % im Kontrollarm (p = 0,053), von denen die Mehrheit abnahm. Auch eine andere, aktuelle Studie kam zu dem Schluss, dass die Behandlung mit einer Thymianhonig-Mundspülung die durch Krebstherapie verursachte Mundtrockenheit lindern kann [10].…”

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Ernährung bei Gewichtsverlust – Vitalität stärken mit Genuss

Weis¹,

Bihlmaier

2019

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ZusammenfassungEs gibt zunehmend Evidenz, dass bei Krebspatient*innen während und nach der Krebstherapie einem zu starken Gewichtsverlust vorzubeugen ist. Welche Maßnahmen im Sinne der Sekundärprävention zu empfehlen sind, hängt stark vom Einzelfall und der vorliegenden Tumorerkrankung ab. Bei hormonabhängigen Tumoren, wie zum Beispiel Brustkrebs, ist bei adipösen Patientinnen nach erfolgter Primärtherapie eine Gewichtsreduktion sinnvoll. Unter stark belastenden Therapien und bei fortgeschrittener Tumorerkrankung hingegen sind die wichtigsten Ziele das Halten des Gewichts bzw. der Gewichtsaufbau. Gesundheitliche Beschwerden, die die Nahrungsaufnahme zusätzlich beeinträchtigen, sollten so früh wie möglich gelindert werden. Komplementärmedizinische Möglichkeiten werden anhand der Mukositis erläutert.

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The effectiveness of thyme honey for the management of treatment-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients: A feasibility randomized control trial

Cited by 60 publications

References 32 publications

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach and Quality of Care

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach and Quality of Care

Recent advances in radiotherapy and its associated side effects in cancer—a review

Ernährung bei Gewichtsverlust – Vitalität stärken mit Genuss

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