Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10, February 2004

Scope and epidemiology of cancer therapy-induced oral and gastrointestinal mucositis

  • Elenir B.C. Avritscher

      Affiliations

    • Section of Health Services Research, Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress request reprints to Elenir B.C. Avritscher, MD, MBA/MHA, Section of Health Services Research-Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd-Unit 196, Houston, TX 77030-4009, USA
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  • Catherine D. Cooksley

      Affiliations

    • Section of Health Services Research, Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
    • ,
  • Linda S. Elting

      Affiliations

    • Section of Health Services Research, Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA

Abstract 

To discuss the scope and epidemiology of cancer therapy-induced mucositis.

Peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

Mucositis is a frequent and costly complication of cancer treatment. The risk of cancer therapy-induced mucositis varies depending on a number of patient- and treatment-related factors.

An awareness of the risk factors associated with mucositis will allow nurses to identify cancer patients at greatest risk and incorporate supportive care measures into their management plans.

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PII: S0749-2081(03)00133-5

doi:10.1053/j.soncn.2003.10.002

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10, February 2004

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