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Mouth sores caused by cancer treatment: How to cope
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What are cancer-related mouth sores?
How do cancer treatments cause mouth sores?
What can you do to prevent mouth sores?
How do you treat mouth sores?
What happens if mouth sores become severe?
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If you're about to begin cancer treatment, be aware that certain treatments can cause mouth sores (oral mucositis).
Mouth sores can be painful and distressing. They can range from a mere inconvenience to a severe complication that may make you unable to continue your cancer treatment.