Mucocitis can be caused by either radiation or chemotherapy. Pain meds for it until it resolves on its own at the end of treatment are common, and necessary for most. Some people develop really severe mucocitis, and combined therapies can make it untolerable for them. No one knows what in any individual will effect a cure, and what will not. We try to tolerate the maximum treatments that can be used and all hope for positive outcomes. There are no absolute answers to that question.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.