Author(s) Fogh S, Yom SS, et al.

Journal Seminars in oncology. Date of publication 2014 Dec 1;volume 41(6):764-75.

Abstract 1. Semin Oncol. 2014 Dec;41(6):764-75. doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2014.09.020. Epub 2014 Oct 7. Symptom management during the radiation oncology treatment course: a practical guide for the oncology clinician. Fogh S(1), Yom SS(2). Author information: (1)Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, CA. (2)Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, CA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Electronic address: yoms@radonc.ucsf.edu. Symptom management during radiation therapy is critical to providing high-quality care for patients receiving treatment. Symptoms are varied and dependent on the site irradiated. Common symptoms associated with radiation therapy include dermatitis, xerostomia, mucositis, and pneumonitis. Treatment strategies include prevention, anticipation, and development of clinical practice enabling rapid identification and management of emerging symptoms. Understanding the spectrum of symptomatology affecting irradiated patients is integral to improved quality of life and treatment efficacy. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2014.09.020 PMID: 25499635 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

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