Manual Acupuncture Improved Quality of Life in Cancer Patients with Radiation-Induced Xerostomia

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Jung-Hyo Cho · Daejeon University

Weon Kuu Chung · Konyang University Hospital

Weechang Kang · Daejeon University

Sun Mi Choi · Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine

Chong Kwan Cho · Daejeon University

Chang‐Gue Son · Daejeon Oriental Hospital

Abstract

Our results showed the significantly meaningful amelioration of the subjective sensation of xerostomia closely associated with QOL in patients with head and neck cancer treated with irradiation.

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Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Head and Neck Cancer Studies

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Published in: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Volume 14, Issue 5, pp. 523-526

DOI: 10.1089/acm.2007.0793

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Manual Acupuncture Improved Quality of Life in Cancer Patients with Radiation-Induced Xerostomia

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