Prophylactic High-Dose Gabapentin Reduces Opiate Use during Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Prophylactic High-Dose Gabapentin Reduces Opiate Use during Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Background: The role of prophylactic high-dose gabapentin for the management of oral mucositis during radiation therapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains controversial. Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was performed on primary HNSCC patients treated at our institution...

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Main Authors: Michelle L. Qiu, Austin J. Iovoli, Michael Khan, Mark K. Farrugia, Sung Jun Ma, Anurag K. Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
head and neck cancer
radiation therapy
gabapentin
oral mucositis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/7/2003

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