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Radiation Treatment and Your Mouth

Internet URL

http://www.aerie.com/nohicweb/campaign/rad_bro.htm

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health

Description

This booklet was written for patients who are being treated with radiation for cancer of the head or neck. While radiation helps treat cancer it can also cause side effects that will cause problems in the mouth. This booklet will tell you ways to help prevent mouth problems so you’ll get the most from your cancer treatment.

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Review Date

6/15/2004

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