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Self-perceived oral health in hemato-oncological patients and the relation to quality of life.

Alexa M G A LaheijLinda M DillenErfan NurJudith E Raber-Durlacher
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)
Patients with hematologic malignancies frequently reported a dry mouth and other oral complaints including mouth soreness and sensitivity, gingival pain and bleeding, and problems with teeth. Despite these oral complaints, most patients experienced a relatively good OH-QoL. Future longitudinal studies are needed, and health professionals should have an active role in providing oral supportive care based on patients' individual needs.
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