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The Effects of Comvita Manuka Honey on Oral Mucositis in Patients treated with Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck

Begley, Aubrey (Thesis, Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours, 2011)

Mucositis is a common side effect of radiation therapy to the head and neck region and one that causes considerable discomfort for patients. Mucositis compromises patients􀂶 ability to eat, drink and talk thus affecting ...
MANUKA HONEY: An Investigation into the Effect of Manuka Honey on Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck

Parsons, Emma Kay (Thesis, Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours, 2011)

Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer, with an estimated 650,000 registrations and 350,000 deaths worldwide annually (Parkin et al., 2005). The treatment for these types of cancers is becoming ...
Mepilex Lite: The Effect of Mepilex Lite Dressings on Acute Radiation-Induced Skin Reactions in Women Receiving Post-Mastectomy Irradiation

Paterson, Dean (Thesis, Bachelor of Radiation Therapy with Honours, 2012)

Acute radiation-induced skin reactions are a common side effect of breast radiation therapy. Reactions range from erythema, through dry desquamation to moist desquamation and can be a source of significant pain, discomfort ...

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