Radiation induced oral mucositis
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Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis
Radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) is a major dose-limiting toxicity in head and neck cancer patients. It is a normal tissue injury caused by radiation/radiotherapy (RT), which has marked adverse effects on patient quality of life and cancer therapy continuity. It is a challenge for radiation oncologists since it leads to cancer therapy interruption, poor local tumor control, and changes i...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Palliative Care
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0973-1075
DOI: 10.4103/0973-1075.58452