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<bold>Introduction.</bold> Introduction OM caused by systemic treatment is a major therapeutic problem. The related complications may cause complications in the course of planned treatment, which in turn may affect the prognosis and results of oncological treatment.
<bold>Aim.</bold> The aim of the study is to present the problem experienced by oncological patients undergoing systemic treatment.The paper describes the pathogenesis of oral mucositis, the current treat-ment standards and emphasizes the role of an oncology nurse in caring for a patient with symptoms of this disease.
<bold>Method.</bold> The paper reviews selected literature on stomatitis in cancer patients. Numerous clinical trials are conducted to search for drugs that could be used in the prevention and treatment – OM.
<bold>Summary.</bold> The development of oncological therapies, including targeted treatment and immunotherapy, significantly extended the life span of patients and the time free from disease progression. Appropriate prophylaxis, patient education, systematic observation allow for early detection of the disease, which allows for quick implementation of symptomatic treatment. The basis of successful oncological therapy is close cooperation the patient with the doctor and nurse, and active and conscious participation in the entire treatment and care proces.
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Introduction. Introduction OM caused by systemic treatment is a major therapeutic problem. The related complications may cause complications in the course of planned treatment, which in turn may affect the prognosis and results of oncological treatment.
Aim. The aim of the study is to present the problem experienced by oncological patients undergoing systemic treatment.The paper describes the pathogenesis of oral mucositis, the current treat-ment standards and emphasizes the role of an oncology nurse in caring for a patient with symptoms of this disease.
Method. The paper reviews selected literature on stomatitis in cancer patients. Numerous clinical trials are conducted to search for drugs that could be used in the prevention and treatment – OM.
Summary. The development of oncological therapies, including targeted treatment and immunotherapy, significantly extended the life span of patients and the time free from disease progression. Appropriate prophylaxis, patient education, systematic observation allow for early detection of the disease, which allows for quick implementation of symptomatic treatment. The basis of successful oncological therapy is close cooperation the patient with the doctor and nurse, and active and conscious participation in the entire treatment and care proces.

Inflammatory changes in the oral mucosa as a side symptom of systemic treatment

Pielegniarstwo  XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century

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Introduction. Introduction OM caused by systemic treatment is a major therapeutic problem. The related complications may cause complications in the course of...

Inflammatory changes in the oral mucosa as a side symptom of systemic treatment

Publicado en línea: 19 ene 2023

Páginas: 258 - 266

Recibido: 07 mar 2022

Aceptado: 20 sept 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0031

Palabras clave
complications, treatment, oral hygiene, oral mucositis, chemotherapy

© 2022 Katarzyna Kamińska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Inflammatory changes in the oral mucosa as a side symptom of systemic treatment

Publicado en línea: 19 ene 2023

Páginas: 258 - 266

Recibido: 07 mar 2022

Aceptado: 20 sept 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0031

Palabras clavecomplications, treatment, oral hygiene, oral mucositis, chemotherapy

© 2022 Katarzyna Kamińska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Palabras clave
complications, treatment, oral hygiene, oral mucositis, chemotherapy