Pts with head and neck cancer often experience _____, which is due to their damaged or removed salivary glands

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Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a common side effect of head and neck cancer treatment due to damage or removal of salivary glands. Mucositis (painful inflammation of the lining of the mouth) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) are also possible side effects, but these are not directly related to salivary gland damage. Dysuesia (distorted sense of taste) can also occur, but this is typically not as common or severe as xerostomia. Xerostomia is the dry mouth sensation that often occurs in patients with head and neck cancer due to damage to their salivary glands.

Pts with Head and Neck Cancer Often Experience _____, Which