Oral Mucositis – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033
Oral mucositis (OM) stands as the most prevalent and incapacitating complication of cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It manifests through inflammation and ulceration within the oral cavity, induced by chemotherapeutic agents and radiotherapy in cancer treatment. Common symptoms encompass varying degrees of erythema, atrophy, ulceration, and mucosal swelling. This condition significantly deteriorates patients' quality of life (QOL). Potential complications include pain, heightened susceptibility to local and systemic infections, bleeding, decreased food intake, treatment delays, chemotherapy dose reductions, prolonged hospitalization, financial burdens, and, in severe cases, life-threatening diseases like septicemia in neutropenic scenarios. Currently, there is no approved medical treatment for OM. However, alpelisib, an FDA-approved PIK3CA inhibitor used in oncology, has shown promise in preclinical models and patient trials. Management primarily revolves around supportive ca