Research News: Targeted Radiotherapy Reduces Dry Mouth

A troublesome side effect of radiation therapy treatment of cancers involving the head and neck is dry mouth. This occurs as a consequence of radiation damage to the salivary glands. According to a new study, changing the intensity of radiotherapy to protect the salivary glands could help treat a rare type of head and neck cancer and avoid this side effect. Read more: http://news.cancerconnect.com/targeted-radiotherapy-head-neck-cancer-reduce-risk-dry-mouth/