The patient will have regular follow-up with the radiation therapy department.
Side effects of radiation therapy:
Acute
- Mucositis
- Salivary gland dysfunction
- Dry mouth due to reduced saliva secretion
- Taste disturbances
- Pain
- Thick mucous
- Fungal infection
It is very important to have good follow-up of the mouth and nutritional status.
Late
- Salivary gland dysfunction
- Dry mouth
- Taste disturbances
- Tooth decay
- Periodontal disease
- Osteoradionecrosis
- Trismus