Thursday, April 2, 2009

Taste, Odor Intervention Improves Cancer Therapy, According To Study

Cancer therapies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, may alter and damage taste and odor perception, possibly leading to patient malnutrition, and in severe cases, significant morbidity. Scientists conducted a study to provide researchers and physicians with a better understanding of the types and causes of taste and odor dysfunctions so that they can develop treatments and improve the quality of life of their patients.
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