Psychosocial and Economic Impact of Cancer

Linda S. Elting, Elenir B.C. Avritscher, Catherine D. Cooksley, Marylou Cardenas-Turanzas, Adam S. Garden, Mark S. Chambers

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Abstract

This article explores the psychosocial and economic implications of cancer and their relevance to the clinician. After a general overview of the topic, the authors focus on aspects of particular importance to the dental professional, including the psychosocial and economic implications of the oral complications of cancer and its therapy, head and neck cancers, and special issues among children with cancer and cancer survivors.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)231-252
Number of pages22
JournalDental Clinics of North America
Volume52
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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  • Biostatistics Resource Group

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