Fields · Medicine · Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Oral health in cancer treatment

This cluster of papers focuses on the pathobiology, incidence, severity, and management of mucositis, including its impact on patients undergoing cancer therapy such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It covers topics such as oral complications, osteoradionecrosis, prevention strategies, and the development of clinical practice guidelines. The cluster also addresses the quality of life and economic outcomes associated with mucositis in cancer patients.