title: Oral mucositis: a complication of radiotherapy.
abstract: Oral cancers may be treated successfully with radiation therapy. However, the outcome of the treatment program might be jeopardized by the discomfort the patient feels.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Rider
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*