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The role of photobiomodulation therapy for supportive care during head and neck cancer treatment

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Author Details : Rajkumari P. Khatri*

Volume : 9, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 106-108

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijashnb.2023.022

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Abstract

Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are frequently employed in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), causing significant side effects that impair life quality and prognosis by interfering with the cancer treatment regimen. There is a large body of evidence supporting the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as Photobiomodulation (PBM), when used for the prevention and/or treatment of oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer or high-dose chemotherapy regimens. This could enhance patients’ quality of life, adherence to the prescribed cancer therapy, and treatment outcomes while reducing the cost of cancer care and hospitalization.

Keywords: Chemotherapy, Laser therapy, LED, LLLT, Low­level laser therapy complications of cancer therapy Oral mucositis, Radiotherapy Photobiomodulation Photobiostimulation

How to cite : Khatri R P, The role of photobiomodulation therapy for supportive care during head and neck cancer treatment. IP Indian J Anat Surg Head Neck Brain 2023;9(3):106-108

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