ORAL MUCOSITIS (OM)
Oral mucositis (mouth sores) is a severe adverse complication of cancer treatments. OM is an inflammatory reaction of the mucous lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the bowels, which is characterized by painful ulcerations of the mouth, lips, throat & digestive tract lining. The NIH> National Library of Medicine statistics: = 40% Chemo & 80% Radiation
Causing: Agonizing Mouth Pain; Nutritional Deficiencies; Increased Antibiotic/Opioid Usage; Suspension of Treatments; Costly Supportive Care; Caretakers Well-Being; Detrimental Economic Burden and Increased Death Rate
Be Sore Savvy, Musositis Medical Links:
- The American Academy of Oral Medicine
CHEMOTHERAPY OM
Oral mucositis is estimated to occur in 20% to 40% of patients receiving conventional chemotherapy and up to 80% of patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy. When caused by chemotherapy, mucositis is usually due to the low white blood cell count.
Approximate timing following chemo:
Onset of signs - Shortly after administration
Peak - 7 to 14 days
Resolution - 14 to 21 days
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RADIATION OM
Patients receiving radiation to the head, neck, or chest areas & patients who undergo bone marrow or stem cell transplant, are even more likely to develop OM. Nearly all patients receiving fractionated radiation for head & neck cancers experience OM. When caused by radiation, OM is usually due to the necrotic & inflammatory effect of radiation energy on oral mucosa.
Approximate Timing Following Radiation: Onset of signs - 2 to 3 wks after treatment | Peak - Continuous throughout treatment | Resolution - 2 to 4 weeks after last done
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