Research Article
Coconut Oil as a Novel Approach to Managing Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: A Primary Feasibility Study
Table 1
Cohort baseline demographic variables.
| | Variable | Category | Value |
| | Age (years) | Mean (SD) | 67 (8) | | Gender | Male | 20 (66.67%) | | Female | 10 (33.33%) | | Primary HNC site | Oral cavity | 14 (46.67%) | | Oropharynx | 6 (20%) | | Nasopharynx | 3 (10%) | | Larynx | 1 (3.33%) | | Hypopharynx | 1 (3.33%) | | Unknown primary | 5 (16.67%) | | Radiation dosage (Gy) | Mean (SD) | 65.8 (6.6) | | Time since completion of radiation (months) | Mean (SD) | 36 (18) | | Charlson comorbidity score | Mean (SD) | 2.8 (1.3) | | Baseline anticholinergic medication use | Yes | 8 (26.67%) | | No | 22 (73.33%) |
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HNC = Head & Neck Cancer
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