Management of radiation-induced oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients: a real-life survey among 25 Italian radiation oncology centers.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) is the most frequent side effect in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients treated with curative radiotherapy (RT). A standardized strategy for preventing and treating RIOM has not been defined. Aim of this study was to perform a real-life survey on RIOM management among Italian RT centers.

Methods

A 40-question survey was administered to 25 radiation oncologists working in 25 different RT centers across Italy.

Results

A total of 1554 HNC patients have been treated in the participating centers in 2021, the majority (median across the centers 91%) with curative intent. Median treatment time was 41 days, with a mean percentage of interruption due to toxicity of 14.5%. Eighty percent of responders provide written oral cavity hygie

SUBMITTER: Bergamaschi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10728275 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature