Naylor G D, Marino G G, Shumway R C
Ear Nose Throat J. 1989 Oct;68(10):751-7.
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy have decreased the mortality rates of cancer patients, but the morbidity associated with oral complications is high in many cases. A pretreatment oral evaluation and institution of a preventive care program reduce oral symptoms such as glossodynia considerably. When oral symptoms are minimized, the dentist can improve the patient's quality of life.
放射治疗和化学疗法降低了癌症患者的死亡率，但在许多情况下，与口腔并发症相关的发病率很高。治疗前的口腔评估和预防护理计划的实施可显著减轻诸如舌痛等口腔症状。当口腔症状减到最小时，牙医可以改善患者的生活质量。
