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Mouth sores are among the most common side effects of chemotherapy, affecting a large proportion of people receiving certain drug regimens, and they can range from mild soreness to painful ulcers that make eating, drinking, and even talking uncomfortable. The medical term for this condition is oral mucositis, referring to inflammation and breakdown of the delicate tissue lining the mouth and throat.
While mucositis can feel like one of the more miserable parts of treatment, it is also one of the more manageable, with a range of preventive steps and home care strategies that meaningfully reduce its severity and duration for many people.
