SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2010
A systematic review of dysgeusia induced by cancer therapies.
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Evaluation of Eating Habits and Dysgeusia During Chemotherapy Treatment: a Prospective Cohort Study on Patients Affected by Breast Cancer
Who cites it
107 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Metallic taste prevalence in patients treated for cancer: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Acupuncture for radiation-induced toxicity in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review based on PICO criteria.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2022Pooled it
- Photobiomodulation therapy in management of cancer therapy-induced side effects: WALT position paper 2022.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Pooled it
- The effects of zinc on radiation-induced dysgeusia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Pooled it
- Interventions for managing taste disturbances.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017Pooled it
- Articulatory-kinematic changes in speech following surgical treatment for oral or oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review.International journal of language & communication disordersPooled it
- Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced dysgeusia (AcuDysg): a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Trial
- Effect of a Novel Food Rich in Miraculin on the Intestinal Microbiome of Malnourished Patients with Cancer and Dysgeusia.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- Effect of Oral Somatosensory Training on Oral Somatosensory Dysfunction in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Trial
- Efficacy and Safety of Habitual Consumption of a Food Supplement Containing Miraculin in Malnourished Cancer Patients: The CLINMIR Pilot Study.Nutrients · 2024Trial
- Effects of professional oral health care on reducing the risk of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2014Trial
- Risk factors for chemotherapy-induced dysgeusia in patients receiving dose-dense methotrexate, vinblastine, doxorubicin, and cisplatin therapy: a retrospective observational study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
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- Impact of Radiotherapy on the Condition of the Oral Cavity in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Longitudinal assessment and predictors of subjective taste change after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Eating Experiences of Patients With Cancer in the Hospital - A Qualitative Study.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Comprehensive evaluation of taste dysfunction in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant recipients: a combined subjective and objective assessment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
- Risk factors for dyseugia during chemotherapy in breast cancer women: A cohort STROBE-guided.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose was to review relevant scientific papers written since 1989 which focused on the prevalence and management of dysgeusia as an oral side effect of cancer treatment.
methodsOur literature search was limited to English language papers published between 1990 and 2008. A total of 30 papers were reviewed; the results of 26 of these papers were included in the present systematic review. A structured assessment form was used by two reviewers for each paper. Studies were weighted as to the quality of the study design, and treatment recommendations were based on the relative strength of each paper.
resultsA wide range in reported prevalence of dysgeusia was identified with the weighted prevalence from 56-76%, depending on the type of cancer treatment. Attempts to prevent dysgeusia through the prophylactic use of zinc sulfate or amifostine have been of limited benefit. Nutritional counseling may be helpful to some patients in minimizing the symptoms of dysgeusia.
conclusionsDysgeusia is a common oral side effect of cancer therapy (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or combined modality therapy) and often impacts negatively on quality of life. From the current literature, there does not appear to be a predictable way of preventing or treating dysgeusia.
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