Taste and saliva changes during radiotherapy for head & neck cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how radiation therapy for head and neck cancer changes your sense of taste and saliva. It aims to better understand and manage these side effects.
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Who can take part
- You have head and neck cancer.
- You're getting radiation therapy to try to cure the cancer.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can take care of at least half of your daily needs on your own (a 50% Karnofsky score).
- You don't already have a complete loss of taste before starting radiation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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