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Kouri M, Nicolatou Galitis O, Vadalouca A, Kouloulias V, Papadopoulou E, Vardas E, Kyrodimos E, Trichas M, Zygogianni A, Liakouli Z, Galitis E, Siafaka I, Kougioumtzopoulou A, Psyrri A. Oral mucositis-related neuropathic pain in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy or chemo-radiotherapy. A prospective study. J BUON 2021; 26:2010-2018. [PMID: 34761611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Pain due to oral-mucositis (OM) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) /chemo-radiotherapy (CRT) can be nociceptive and/or neuropathic. Neuropathic pain (NP) often remains underdiagnosed and untreated. This study's purpose was to identify the presence of OM-induced NP in HNC patients under RT/CRT. METHODS Pain was assessed using a 0-10 numeric scale (NRS). At an NRS≥5 score, patients completed the Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) questionnaire, where a score ≥4/10 indicates the presence of NP. Mucositis and xerostomia were assessed using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the NRS scales accordingly. Pain medication was documented. RESULTS Forty patients were recruited; twenty-six (mean age 63.54±13.96 years) completed a DN4 (mean pain NRS 7.46±1.42); five (5/26, 19.23%) had a DN4≥4. The most common NP descriptors were "burning" (34.62%), "electric shocks" (30.77%) and "pins-and-needles" (30.77%). A direct correlation was observed between DN4 and pain, mucositis, and xerostomia (p<0.02). Pain medication was administered to fifteen patients (15/26, 57.69%). Adjuvant medication was administered to one patient with positive DN4 score. CONCLUSIONS Five (5/26, 19%) of the patients with NRS≥5 developed NP; adjuvant medication to address NP was prescribed to one patient. NP is likely underdiagnosed and undertreated in the HNC population undergoing RT/RC.
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- Maria Kouri
- Clinic of Hospital Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Dental School, Athens, Greece
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Nicolatou‐Galitis O, Papadopoulou E, Vardas E, Kouri M, Galiti D, Galitis E, Alexiou K, Tsiklakis K, Ardavanis A, Razis E, Athanasiadis I, Droufakou S, Psyrri A, Karamouzis MV, Linardou H, Daliani D, Tzanninis D, Sachanas S, Laschos K, Kyrtsonis M, Antoniou F, Laskarakis A, Giassas S, Nikolaidi A, Rigakos G, Ntokou A, Migliorati CA, Ripamonti CI. Alveolar bone histological necrosis observed prior to extractions in patients, who received bone‐targeting agents. Oral Dis 2020; 26:955-966. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.13294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ourania Nicolatou‐Galitis
- Clinic of Hospital Dentistry Densstal School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Hospital Dentistry Densstal School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Hospital Dentistry Densstal School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Hospital Dentistry Densstal School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology Dental School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology Dental School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology Dental School National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Third Medical Oncology Department Hygeia Hospital Athens Greece
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- Attikon Hospital National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry and First Department of Internal Medicine Laikon Hospital, Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Athens Greece
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- First Medical Oncology Department Euroclinic of Athens Athens Greece
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- Department of Hematology Athens Medical Center Psychikon Branch Athens Greece
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- 2nd Oncology Department General and Oncologic Hospital “Agii Anargyri” Athens Greece
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- Department of Oncology Unit Elena Venizelou Maternity Hospital Athens Greece
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- 2nd Oncology Clinic IASO Maternity Hospital and 3rd Oncology Clinic Metropolitan General Hospital Athens Greece
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- Third Medical Oncology Department Hygeia Hospital Athens Greece
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- Oncology Department Saint Savvas Hospital Athens Greece
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Medicine University of Florida Health Science Center College of Dentistry Gainesville FL USA
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- Supportive Care Unit Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology Fondazione IRRCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori Milano Italy
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Galitis E, Droukas V, Tzakis M, Psarras V, Galiti D, Kyrodimos E, Trichas M, Psyrri A, Papadogeorgakis N, Kouri M, Belli E, Kouloulias V. Trismus and reduced quality of life in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma, who received post-operative radiotherapy alone or combined with chemotherapy. Forum of Clinical Oncology 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/fco-2015-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background
Patients, who receive radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer, develop chronic functional abnormalities and survive with reduced quality of life.
Purpose
We aimed to study patients with oral cancer, who received post-operative radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.
Patients
Ten patients (mean age 63.8 years) were included.
Methods
Oral mucositis, pain and xerostomia, maximum mouth opening (MMO) and functional abnormalities before and after RT were recorded. The 35 mm MMO or less was accepted as trismus. Patients completed the EORTC QLQ C-30 and Head/Neck35 questionnaires.
Results
Mean RT dose was 64.3 Gray. Six patients received chemoradiotherapy. Severe mucositis, pain and xerostomia were recorded in 6 and 5 patients respectively. MMO was reduced in all patients. The mean MMO (34 mm) reached the level of trismus. The total number of symptoms increased from 3.1 to 6.3 in C-30 and from 3.1 to 8.8 per patient in the H/N35. Severe fatigue, pain, limitations at work, weakness, sad feelings, family problems, sleeping problems, anorexia, financial difficulties, tense/irritable, constipation, nausea, vomiting and depression were most often reported with C-30. Most patients reported low to moderate quality of life. Severe oral, jaw and neck pain, swallowing problems, taste alterations, sticky saliva, dry mouth, coarseness, dental problems, feeling sick and reduced interest in life/sex were the most common symptoms reported with N/H35.
Conclusions
The observed trismus, 2- to 3-fold increase of symptoms and poorer quality of life highlighted the need for support of oral cancer patients, who receive postoperative radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.
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- Evangelos Galitis
- Clinic of Orofacial Pain, Dental School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Orofacial Pain, Dental School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Orofacial Pain, Dental School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Orofacial Pain, Dental School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Dental School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- ENT Clinic, Head & Neck Oncology Unit, Ippokrateion Hospital, Medical School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Department of Radiotherapy , Iaso General Hospital , Athens , Greece
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- Oncology Department , ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, Medical School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Evangelismos Hospital, Dental School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Clinic of Hospital Dentistry, Dental School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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- Department of Radiotherapy , ‘Attikon’ University Hospital, Medical School , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens Greece
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Nicolatou-Galitis O, Razis E, Galiti D, Galitis E, Labropoulos S, Tsimpidakis A, Sgouros J, Karampeazis A, Migliorati C. Periodontal disease preceding osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in cancer patients receiving antiresorptives alone or combined with targeted therapies: report of 5 cases and literature review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2015; 120:699-706. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2015.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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