Dental treatment before chemotherapy for blood cancer
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether having dental treatment before chemotherapy for blood cancers (like myeloma) can reduce mouth complications from chemo. You'll receive dental care before your stem cell transplant to see if it helps you feel better during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and are scheduled to receive chemotherapy as part of a stem cell transplant for myeloma or another blood cancer.
- You have at least one sign of moderate to high dental risk, such as two or more cavities, mouth infection, swollen or tender gums, or significant gum bleeding.
- You have not had radiation therapy to your head or neck in the past.
- You have not taken Denosumab (Prolia/Xgeva), Bevacizumab (Avastin), Sunitinib (Sutent), or Aflibercept (Eylea/Zaltrap) in the last 9 months.
- You still have at least two of your own teeth and can attend the required appointments.
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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