World J Oncol

World Journal of Oncology, ISSN 1920-4531 print, 1920-454X online, Open Access

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Original Article

Volume 3, Number 5, October 2012, pages 205-209

Cancer Therapy: A Continuance of Health Burden

Figures

Figure 1. Graphical representation showing prevalence of adverse effects of chemotherapy in group I and II.

Figure 2. Graphical representation showing prevalence of adverse effects of radiotherapy in Group I.

Figure 3. Graphical representation showing prevalence of adverse effects of combined therapy in group I and II.

Tables

**Table 1.** Cases in Group I and II Undergoing Cancer Therapy
Groups	Description	Cancer Therapy	No. of cases
Group I (n = 86)	Head and Neck Cancer cases	Chemotherapy	22
		Radiotherapy	32
		Combined (Chemo and Radio) Therapy	32
Group II (n = 103)	Other Than Head and Neck Cancer cases	Chemotherapy	51
Group II (n = 103)		Combined (Chemo and Radio) Therapy	52

**Table 2.** List of Signs and Symptoms
Therapy complications	Signs and Symptoms
Subjective oral Findings	Xerostomia, dysphonia, trismus, taste alteration, halitosis and neuropathy.
Objective oral Findings	Ulcers, erythema, dysphagia, edema, infections, periodontal findings and hard tissue findings.
Constitutional symptoms	Anxiety, irritability, lacrimation, abdominal cramps, vomiting, chills/hot flashes, diaphoresis, diarrhea, joint pain and nausea.