Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Abstract :
Chemotherapy – Induced oral mucositis most commonly affects anterior oral cavity where as radiation therapy (RT) potentially affects any mucosal surface exposed, from lips to cervical esophagus. Oral mucositis is a painful inflammatory and ulcerative process of the mucous membrane of the mouth. It is due to the result of chemotherapy/radiotherapy directly impacting on the ability of the epithelium for self-repair, leading to tissue atrophy and ulceration. Chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis causes the mucosal lining of the mouth to atrophy and break down forming ulcers. This article reviews the current available scientific literature regarding the effect of Mucoguard powder as A Natural Nutrient to Promote Healing painful inflammatory and ulcerative process of the mucous membrane of the mouth in cancer patients.