Effect of intraoral low-level laser therapy on quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy

Head & Neck ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angélica Ferreira Oton-Leite ◽  
Annelise Carrilho Corrêa de Castro ◽  
Marília Oliveira Morais ◽  
Juliana Castro Dourado Pinezi ◽  
Cláudio Rodrigues Leles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Does low-level laser therapy affect the survival of patients with head and neck cancer?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rene Fischlechner ◽  
Barbara Kofler ◽  
Volker Hans Schartinger ◽  
Jozsef Dudas ◽  
Herbert Riechelmann
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Impact of low-level laser therapy on hyposalivation, salivary pH, and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients post-radiotherapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 827-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Felipe Palma ◽  
Fernanda Aurora Stabile Gonnelli ◽  
Marcelo Marcucci ◽  
Rodrigo Souza Dias ◽  
Adelmo José Giordani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Salivary Ph

Cost-effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in head and neck cancer patients receiving concurrent chemoradiation

Oral Oncology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Héliton S. Antunes ◽  
Luciene Fontes Schluckebier ◽  
Daniel Herchenhorn ◽  
Isabele A. Small ◽  
Carlos M.M. Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

scholarly journals Low-level laser therapy for the prevention of low salivary flow rate after radiotherapy and chemotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Aurora Stabile Gonnelli ◽  
Luiz Felipe Palma ◽  
Adelmo José Giordani ◽  
Aline Lima Silva Deboni ◽  
Rodrigo Souza Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Abstract Objective: To determine whether low-level laser therapy can prevent salivary hypofunction after radiotherapy and chemotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. Materials and Methods: We evaluated 23 head and neck cancer patients, of whom 13 received laser therapy and 10 received clinical care only. An InGaAlP laser was used intra-orally (at 660 nm and 40 mW) at a mean dose of 10.0 J/cm2 and extra-orally (at 780 nm and 15 mW) at a mean dose of 3.7 J/cm2, three times per week, on alternate days. Stimulated and unstimulated sialometry tests were performed before the first radiotherapy and chemotherapy sessions (N0) and at 30 days after the end of treatment (N30). Results: At N30, the mean salivary flow rates were significantly higher among the laser therapy patients than among the patients who received clinical care only, in the stimulated and unstimulated sialometry tests (p = 0.0131 and p = 0.0143, respectively). Conclusion: Low-level laser therapy, administered concomitantly with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, appears to mitigate treatment-induced salivary hypofunction in patients with head and neck cancer.

Effect of low-level laser therapy on chemoradiotherapy-induced oral mucositis and salivary inflammatory mediators in head and neck cancer patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 296-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angélica F. Oton-Leite ◽  
Geisa Badauy L. Silva ◽  
Marília O. Morais ◽  
Tarcília A. Silva ◽  
Cláudio R. Leles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Mucositis ◽  
Inflammatory Mediators ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

scholarly journals Preliminary clinical experience of low-level laser therapy for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis-associated pain: A retrospective investigation on 17 dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Loris Barale ◽  
Paolo Monticelli ◽  
Massimo Raviola ◽  
Chiara Adami
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Total Period ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Canine Osteoarthritis

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and causes chronic pain that affects the quality of life and may not respond to analgesics.Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) would improve the quality of life and help reducing systemic analgesics, in dogs with OA.Methods: Seventeen client-owned dogs diagnosed with OA and associated pain were included. The diagnosis of OA was confirmed by orthopedic and radiographic examination. Pain was evaluated in each dog with the canine brief pain inventory (CBPI), compiled by the dog owners, as well as with a visual analog scale (VAS) and the colorado state canine chronic pain scale, used by the clinician. The LLLT was performed weekly in each study dog, for a total period of 6 weeks. The CBPI was then repeated at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after the first laser session, whereas the VAS was reassessed at weeks 2 and 6. The dogs were observed for the occurrence of laser-related side effects.Results: Both CBPI and VAS were significantly reduced after the first laser session (9.2 ± 3.8 and 5.2 ± 1.1, respectively) compared to pretreatment values (11.8 ± 3.6 and 7.6 ± 0.9, respectively; and p = 0.018 and p < 0.001, respectively) and continued to decrease over time until the end of the therapy. Based on these results and improved function, as assessed by the orthopedic surgeon, the pharmacological analgesic therapy was reduced by the clinician at week 2 in 13 of 17 dogs. Laser-related side effects were not observed.Conclusion: This retrospective report provides a basis for future investigations, needed to clarify whether laser therapy may be beneficial to treat canine OA-associated pain. The preliminary findings are promising and suggest that LLLT may help reducing the analgesic administration and improving client satisfaction and the quality of life of dogs with OA. Keywords: Canine osteoarthritis, Chronic pain, Low-intensity laser therapy, Orthopedic pain.

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