Botox for the prevention of radiation‐induced Sialadenitis and xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients: A pilot study

To determine the safety of Botox and its potential effect on alleviating radiation therapy (RT)‐induced sialadenitis in head and neck cancer patients.

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