Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy Carries a Greater Risk of Stroke if it is Not Accompanied by Surgery in Patients Younger Than 55 With Head and Neck Cancer

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Increased risk of stroke in young head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Huang YS, Lee CC, Chang TS, Ho HC, Su YC, Hung SK, et al. Oral Oncol 2011;47:1092-7. Reviewer Zoann Nugent, PhD Purpose/Question Is there an increase...

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Published in:The journal of evidence-based dental practice 2012-09, Vol.12 (3), p.162-163
Main Author: Nugent, Zoann, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:Article Title and Bibliographic Information Increased risk of stroke in young head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Huang YS, Lee CC, Chang TS, Ho HC, Su YC, Hung SK, et al. Oral Oncol 2011;47:1092-7. Reviewer Zoann Nugent, PhD Purpose/Question Is there an increased stroke risk associated with treating head and neck cancers with radiation or chemotherapy? Source of Funding Information not available Type of Study/Design Case series Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Not applicable
ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2012.06.005