ReviewSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2015
Basic oral care for hematology-oncology patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients: a position paper from the joint task force of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
Review in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06071637 (Low Power Laser Therapy As Prevention Of Oral Mucositis And Oropharyngeal Pain In Patients Undergoing Allogenetic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.), which is not on this map. Cited by 113 papers, 10 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Low Power Laser Therapy As Prevention Of Oral Mucositis And Oropharyngeal Pain In Patients Undergoing Allogenetic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
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113 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 235 citations in OpenAlex.
- Systemic implications of endodontic and periodontal infections in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a systematic review.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Pooled it
- MASCC/ISOO Clinical Practice Statement: management of oral complications of immunotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Guideline
- MASCC/ISOO Clinical Practice Statement: dental evaluation and management prior to treatment for hematologic malignancies and CAR T-cell therapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Guideline
- Expert consensus on the prevention and treatment of radiochemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.International journal of oral science · 2025Guideline
- Predictive models for chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis: a systematic review.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- MASCC/ISOO clinical practice statement: Current understanding on controversies in basic oral care in hemato-oncology and hematopoietic cell transplantation.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Guideline
- MASCC/ISOO Clinical Practice Statement: Management of oral manifestations of chronic graft-versus-host-disease.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Guideline
- International Recommendations for Screening and Preventative Practices for Long-Term Survivors of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy: A 2023 Update.Transplantation and cellular therapy · 2024Guideline
- Oral hygiene protocols reduce the severity and incidence of oral mucositis during antineoplastic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- The impact of hematological malignancies and their treatment on oral health-related quality of life as assessed by the OHIP-14: a systematic review.Odontology · 2020Pooled it
- Tolerability and safety of a new oral device for prevention and treatment of oral mucositis in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing chemotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Trial
- Impact of an oral care intervention protocol on oral health outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemoradiation therapy.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- A randomized controlled trial of manual versus powered tooth brushing during haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.Oral diseases · 2022Trial
- Oral mucositis after tacrolimus/sirolimus or cyclosporine/methotrexate as graft-versus-host disease prophylaxis.Oral diseases · 2021Trial
- Cleaning the palate and tongue without nausea: a mixed methods study exploring the appropriate depth and direction of oral care.BMC oral health · 2021Trial
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- Token economy to improve adherence to activities of daily living.Pediatric blood & cancer · 2018Trial
- Low-level laser therapy prevents severe oral mucositis in patients submitted to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a randomized clinical trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2016Trial
- One-year follow-up of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment(ART) for dental caries in children undergoing oncohematological treatment: a pragmatic trial.BMC oral health · 2015Trial
- Mechanistic Characterization of Biologically Inspired Oral Neutrophil Isolation for AI-Assisted Oral Inflammatory Load Assessment.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeHematology-oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients are at risk for oral complications which may cause significant morbidity and a potential risk of mortality. This emphasizes the importance of basic oral care prior to, during and following chemotherapy/HSCT. While scientific evidence is available to support some of the clinical practices used to manage the oral complications, expert opinion is needed to shape the current optimal protocols.
methodsThis position paper was developed by members of the Oral Care Study Group, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) in attempt to provide guidance to the health care providers managing these patient populations.
resultsThe protocol on basic oral care outlined in this position paper is presented based on the following principles: prevention of infections, pain control, maintaining oral function, the interplay with managing oral complications of cancer treatment and improving quality of life.
conclusionUsing these fundamental elements, we developed a protocol to assist the health care provider and present a practical approach for basic oral care. Research is warranted to provide robust scientific evidence and to enhance this clinical protocol.
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