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    Glossary Oral Mucositis

    painful mouth inflammation often from cancer treatments

    Oral mucositis is a painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the mouth, often occurring as a side effect of chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer. It can lead to difficulty in eating, speaking, and increased risk of infection, significantly impacting a patient's quality of life and potentially requiring medical intervention to manage symptoms.

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    3. Decade Long Survey of Low-level Laser Therapy/Photobiomodulation (LLLT/PBM) Therapy for Oral Mucositis Treatment Medical Lasers · 2021 · 4 citations
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    5. Toxic Side Effects of Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies Affecting the Skin, Oral Mucosa, Hair, and Nails American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2018 · 179 citations
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    9. Equivalent chemotherapy efficacy against leukemia in mice treated with topical vasoconstrictors to prevent cancer therapy side effects International Journal of Cancer · 2016 · 5 citations
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