RESUMEN
This article explores the psychosocial and economic implications of cancer and their relevance to the clinician. After a general overview of the topic, the authors focus on aspects of particular importance to the dental professional, including the psychosocial and economic implications of the oral complications of cancer and its therapy, head and neck cancers, and special issues among children with cancer and cancer survivors.
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Neoplasias/psicología , Calidad de Vida , Antineoplásicos/efectos adversos , Antineoplásicos/economía , Niño , Dolor Facial/psicología , Dolor Facial/terapia , Familia , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/complicaciones , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/economía , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/psicología , Humanos , Seguro de Salud/economía , Neoplasias/complicaciones , Neoplasias/economía , Radioterapia/efectos adversos , Radioterapia/economía , Estomatitis/economía , Estomatitis/etiología , Análisis de SupervivenciaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the scope and epidemiology of cancer therapy-induced mucositis. DATA SOURCE: Peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. CONCLUSION: Mucositis is a frequent and costly complication of cancer treatment. The risk of cancer therapy-induced mucositis varies depending on a number of patient- and treatment-related factors. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: An awareness of the risk factors associated with mucositis will allow nurses to identify cancer patients at greatest risk and incorporate supportive care measures into their management plans.