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6 articles for “Head and neck cancer”
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Assessing the Impact of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pre-Experimental Study
Abstract: Introduction: Cancer poses a major global health threat and is the second leading cause of death worldwide, following cardiovascular diseases, particularly in developed countries. Among cancers, head and neck cancer ranks as the 6th most common, representing about 6% of all cancer diagnoses. One of the frequent side effects of radiotherapy (RT) is mucositis, an inflammation of the mucous membranes. Chlorhexidine, a commonly used antiseptic and disinfectant found in mouthwashes, …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Impact of Palliative Care Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Nursing Care Issues in Caregivers of Head and Neck Cancer Patients at Hospice
Abstract: Aim: The primary aim is to assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding nursing care issues in caregivers of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) patients admitted at hospice. Secondary aim is to observe the impact of providing information and teaching skills on nursing care issues to caregivers. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was prospectively carried out involving 33 caregivers of hospice-admitted patients with head and neck cancer. A self-designed, …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Impact of Topical Pure Honey Application on Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy
Abstract: This quasi-experimental study assessed the effects of pure honey on radiation-induced oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy in Kottayam. The primary objectives were to evaluate the severity of oral mucositis in both experimental and control groups, determine the effectiveness of honey in alleviating symptoms, and examine the relationship between mucositis severity and selected demographic variables. Utilizing Bertalanffy’s General System Model as a conceptual framework, …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Challenges to Women's Adoption of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in India: An Updated Review
Abstract: The widespread availability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in some countries throughout the last ten years has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in reducing HPV infection and associated conditions including warts and precancerous lesions. We highlight vaccination coverage and efficacy in this study, which includes the most recent data on available HPV vaccinations. Furthermore, the topic of pan-gender immunisation and ongoing clinical trials is covered. Increasing vaccination coverage is now something that …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Role of Food Supplements in Premalignant Lesions: A Literature Review
Abstract: Premalignant lesions of the oral cavity are histopathological alterations in the oral epithelium linked to a higher likelihood of malignant transformation. These lesions frequently present as leukoplakia (white patches), erythroplakia (red patches), oral lichen planus, and oral submucous fibrosis. Oral cancer, categorized among head and neck malignancies, is considered the sixth most common cancer globally. While tobacco and alcohol consumption remain the primary etiological factors, increasing evidence underscores the significant …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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An Overview of Fanconi Anemia: A Genetic Disorder
Abstract: Fanconi Anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder caused by DNA repair defects due to pathogenic variants in one of 21 genes. It is the primary cause of inherited bone marrow failure, marked by pancytopenia. Clinically, Fanconi Anemia (FA) is associated with congenital malformations in multiple systems, resulting in progressive bone marrow failure and heightened cancer risk, especially in the urogenital region and the head and neck. There are approximately …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–25 Read article