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Oral mucositis (OM) is a painful side effect of some cancer therapies that is under estimated and under treated. It is an irritation inside the mouth affecting the lining of the mouth and tongue. The hallmark of oral mucositis is pain, as these regions become red, swollen and covered in ulcers. For more information, visit the About Oral Mucositis page.
