Oral Mucositis Resulting from Chemotherapy and/or Radiation

Aryavarta Kumar, MD, PhD

Presented by Aryavarta Kumar, MD, PhD| Cleveland VA, University Hospitals Cleveland, and Cleveland Clinic

Objectives:

  • Understand the incidence and prevalence of oral mucositis in cancer patients
  • Describe the pathophysiological development of mucositis
  • Identify key risk factors contributing to the onset of oral mucositis
  • Recognize the clinical manifestations and progression of mucositis
  • Interpret commonly used oral mucositis assessment scales
  • Differentiate mucositis presentation in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients vs. those receiving systemic chemotherapy
  • Discuss the short- and long-term consequences of oral mucositis on patient health and treatment adherence
  • Evaluate current treatment strategies for managing oral mucositis
  • Promote patient education strategies and preventive measures for oral mucositis
  • Understand the impact of radiation treatment planning
  • Implement evidence-based approaches to managing oral mucositis in clinical practice