Investigating oral somatosensory perception and oral symptoms of head and neck cancer patients: insights on eating behaviour

ConclusionThis study presented evidence demonstrating that sensory alterations in HNC patients are not limited to taste and smell but cover somatosensory perception and are linked to various aspects of eating. Moreover, patients reported experiencing several oral symptoms. Those with sensory alterations and oral symptoms experienced more eating difficulties.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research