Login / Signup

Necessity and influencing factors for integrating oral health in cancer care for older people: a narrative review.

Shalya AnandAnita VisserJoel B EpsteinDjenana Jalovcic
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)
Integration of oral healthcare is highly recommended for the overall well-being of older people with cancer to prevent, minimize, and manage complications in cancer treatment. However, oral healthcare has not been integrated in cancer care yet, except for head and neck cancers. This review identified a notable gap in the literature, highlighting the need for research on integration of oral healthcare in geriatric oncology.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • oral health
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • health information
  • young adults