Oral Mucosa in Cancer Patients-Putting the Pieces Together: A Narrative Review and New Perspectives.

ABSTRACT: The oral mucosa is a key player in cancer patients and during cancer treatment. The increasing prevalence of cancer and cancer-therapy-associated side effects are behind the major role that oral mucosa plays in oncological patients. Oral mucositis is a debilitating severe complication caused by the early toxicity of chemo and/or radiotherapy that can restrict treatment outcome possibilities, even challenging a patient's survival. It has been referred to as the most feared cancer treatment complication. Predictive variables as to who will be affected, and to what extent, are still unclear. Additionally, oral mucositis is one of the sources of the increasing economic burden of cancer, not only for patients and their families but also for institutions and governments. All efforts should be im

SUBMITTER: Reuss JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10340546 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature