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GlossaryMucositis

painful inflammation of mucous membranes, often from cancer treatments

Mucositis is a painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the digestive tract, often occurring as a side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It can lead to symptoms such as mouth sores, difficulty swallowing, and increased risk of infection, significantly impacting a patient's quality of life and ability to continue cancer treatment.

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research Mucocutaneous Findings in Pediatric Patients with Bone Marrow Transplantation

2 citations , March 2017 in “TURKDERM”

Skin and mucous membrane issues are common in kids after bone marrow transplants, so careful monitoring is crucial.

research EGFR Inhibitors and Cutaneous Complications: A Practical Approach to Management

29 citations , September 2017 in “Oncology and therapy”

The document provides advice on how to recognize and treat skin-related side effects of cancer drugs known as EGFR inhibitors.

research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Induced by Gefitinib: Case and Review of the Literature

5 citations , January 2021 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

An 84-year-old man developed a rare scalp condition from a cancer drug but continued treatment as it was otherwise well tolerated.

Cutaneous and Mucosal Side Effects of New Anticancer Drugs: EGF-R Inhibitors, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, and Mitotic Spindle Stabilizers

research Cutaneous and Mucosal Side Effects of New Anticancer Drugs: EGF-R Inhibitors, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, and Mitotic Spindle Stabilizers

January 2011

New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.

research Advances in the Management of Cutaneous Toxicities of Targeted Therapies

42 citations , April 2012 in “Seminars in Oncology”

Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.

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