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Symptom Management guidelines : oral mucositis . Definition oral mucositis (Stomatitis): An acute inflammation and/or ulceration of the oral or oropharyngeal mucosal membranes. It can cause pain/discomfort and interfere with eating, swallowing and speech. Contributing Factors Cancer Related Cancers of the head and neck ( oral tumors). Cancer Treatment Radiation Therapy: Related Radiation to head and neck, or salivary glands Total body irradiation NOTE: severity of mucositis related to type of radiation, dose per day, cumulative dose and extent of tissue irradiated Chemotherapy: Most Chemotherapeutic Agents have the potential to cause or contribute to oral mucositis .
Symptom Management Guidelines: ORAL MUCOSITIS . Definition Oral Mucositis (Stomatitis): An acute inflammation and/or ulceration of the …
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