%0 Journal Article
%T An introduction to mucositis
%A Jščrgen Barth
%J European Journal of Oncology Pharmacy
%D 2010
%I Pharma Publishing & Media Europe
%X Mucositis is a burdensome adverse reaction to chemotherapy (CTX) and radiotherapy (RTX) that significantly impairs the quality of life. Damage to the mucosa leads to anorexia and cachexia, preventing the full dose of CTX from being used or delaying the scheduled RTX, jeopardising the treatment.
%U http://www.ppme.eu/Publications/EJOP/Journal-information/Previous-issues/EJOP-Vol.4-2010-Issue-1/Oncology-Pharmacy-Practice/An-introduction-to-mucositis