Several therapies may prevent or reduce the severity of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment: How effective are prophylactic agents for oral mucositis in people being treated for cancer?

Evidence-Based Dentistry

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 104-105

  Sutherland, Susan ^a  

^a SUNNYBROOK RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Canada)

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EID: 84984775323     PISSN: 14620049     EISSN: 14765446     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400451     Document Type: Article

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