Oral pain associated with inflammation of the inside lining of the mouth is often a serious side effect of cancer treatments (radiation, chemotherapy as well as bone marrow transplant). This condition is called Oral Mucositis (OM) and causes redness, mouth ulcers and sores that can be very painful and distressing. Oral pain makes it difficult to eat, drink, and even speak and may be associated with infection. All this is affecting patients’ quality of life and their social and emotional well-being. Learn more >>
