A person with cancer may have swelling inside the mouth and throat that can lead to painful mouth sores. This condition is called mucositis.
Tell your health care team if you have pain, mouth sores, or other changes in your mouth during cancer treatment. Relieving side effects is an important part of cancer care and treatment. This is called palliative care or supportive care.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
