Chemotherapy
What type of cancer do/did you have?#
The type of cancer will indicate the type of therapy and other complications.
Do you have any bone marrow suppression?#
Bone marrow suppression causes immunosuppression, susceptibility to infections, and increased bleeding tendencies.
What type of chemotherapy do/did you receive?#
Each type of chemotherapy causes specific toxicity and is associated with specific complications.
What is the schedule of your chemotherapy?#
Scheduling of chemotherapy is designed to minimize side effects and toxicity. Dental treatment should be scheduled accordingly.
Have you experienced any adverse oral conditions?#
The type, schedule, and length of chemotherapy will affect the oral mucosa and adjacent structures.
Antiresorptive agent-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (ARONJ), also known as bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) 
may develop in patients taking intravenous antiresorptive agents.
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