Title:An Updated Review of Natural Products Intended to Prevent or Treat Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radio-Chemotherapy
Volume: 17
Issue: 11
Author(s): Yunes Panahi, Alireza Saadat, Amir Shadboorestan and Amirhossein Ahmadi
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Keywords:
Oral mucositis, oral ulceration, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, oncology, natural products.
Abstract: Oral mucositis is a major clinical challenge in oncology and is characterized
by pain and inflammation of the mucous membrane surface resulting from radiotherapy
for head and neck cancer or from chemotherapeutic agents. Manifestations
range from a burning sensation to ulcer formation that affect the patients’ quality
of life by producing pain and discomfort on swallowing, ultimately leading to
malnutrition and dehydration. Due to complications arising from the use of chemical
drugs, in recent decades, increasing attention has been paid to natural-based agents.
The results from several studies evaluating natural products for the prevention or reduction
of chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis are promising.
This comprehensive review aims to provide updated information concerning the
natural agents that are effective against mucositis in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.
