title: Periodontal considerations in the management of the cancer patient. Committee on Research, Science and Therapy of the American Academy of Periodontology.
abstract: This position paper on periodontal considerations in the management of the cancer patient was prepared by the Research, Science and Therapy Committee of The American Academy of Periodontology. It is intended to provide information regarding the effects of head and neck radiation, total body radiation, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation on the oral tissues. In addition, the paper offers suggestions for the prevention and treatment of periodontal and oral side effects of cancer therapy. Reliance on this position paper for patient management will not guarantee a successful outcome. Cancer therapy may be associated with complex problems. Ultimately, decisions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of oral disease in an individual patient must be made by the treating practitioner in light of the specific facts presented by that patient and in consultation with the patient's physician.
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D016371:Cranial Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000502:physiology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014916:Whole-Body Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents