Chemotherapy-induced Oral Mucositis

Abstract

Oral mucositis is one of the most common side effects cancer patients experience when undergoing chemotherapy. However, it is frequently under-reported and leads to high morbidity and complication rates. Advances in molecular biology have provided greater insight into the pathophysiology of this condition. Although there are no current treatments that completely resolve this painful condition, encouraging research developments indicate that a new, over-the-counter pH-balanced salt solution, reBalanceCa, shows promise.