Oral Mucositis
What causes Mucositis?
Related to Chemoradiation Treatments for Cancer
• Mucositis occurs when mucous membranes of the mouth are injured either by
chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy in individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
Non-Chemoradiation Causes of Mucositis
• Mucositis may also occur by primary infection from invading bacteria, viruses or fungi.
• Other causes of mucositis include caustic or acid injury by accidental ingestion of chemicals.
Medical Treatment
• In most cases, mucositis requires treatment if it disrupts routine activities of daily life,
such as eating, drinking and swallowing comfortably.
• Your doctor is aware of how to manage all forms of mucositis when they occur.
