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Intervention
Is there a relationship between the topical application of honey to the oral mucosa of a patient with head and neck cancer and improved tolerance to radiation therapy and the reduction of complications associated with radiation therapy?
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Conclusion
One small study of neutral quality, suggests that topical application of honey to the oral mucosa is effective in decreasing radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer patients, improving tolerance of radiation therapy by decreasing mucositis-related treatment interruptions, and helping patients gain weight during treatment. Larger randomized, placebo-controlled studies with greater patient heterogeneity are needed to strengthen these findings.
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Grade: III
- Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
- Grade II is Fair;
- Grade III is Limited/Weak;
- Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
- Grade V is Not Assignable.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
- Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
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Search Plan and Results: Honey and Symptoms/Complications 2003
Is there a relationship between a patient’s intake of honey to reduce symptoms and the reduction of symptoms associated with cancer?-
Conclusion
There is no evidence available that directly supports or refutes that consumption of honey can reduce symptoms associated with cancer.
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Grade: V
- Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
- Grade II is Fair;
- Grade III is Limited/Weak;
- Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
- Grade V is Not Assignable.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
- Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
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Search Plan and Results: Honey and Symptoms/Complications 2003
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Conclusion