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 Oral mucositis is a common and important complication of non-surgical cancer treatments, especially radiation therapy for head and neck tumors. It is an inflammation of the lining of the mouth that can cause redness, swelling, and ulcers. Eating, drinking, and talking can also make it difficult or painful. Oropharyngeal mucositis is a particularly common complication of head and neck cancer treatment. It occurs in more than 85% of patients who receive radiation and chemotherapy for these tumors. In a report of patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, ~85% developed oropharyngeal mucositis, and ~30% developed severe oropharyngeal mucositis. Radiation-induced oral mucositis can occur anywhere in the mouth exposed to radiation. This includes the hard palate, lips, cheeks, tongue, and floor of the mouth. The direct mechanisms of radiation-induced mucositis include damage to the cells that line the mouth and the release of inflammatory mediators. The indirect mec...

 Oral mucositis is an important complication in non-surgical cancer treatments. It represents the major complication in radiotherapy of tumors located in head and neck areas. Mucositis manifests itself as erythema, edema, or ulceration that can be accompanied by a mild burning sensation. Radiation-induced mucositis may involve any radiation-exposed area, including the hard palate, lip, buccal mucosa, tongue ventrolateral aspect, and mouth base. The direct mechanisms of irradiation include interrupting the cell renewal cycle and apoptosis. The indirect mechanisms leading to oral mucositis include the release of inflammation mediators, the loss of protective salivary role, and neutropenia induced by the treatment. ·        Oropharyngeal mucositis occurs in more than 85 to 92% of patients who receive radiation and/or chemotherapy for head and neck tumors. ·        According to the research, ~85% of patients undergoing rad...