Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: The harmful effects of radiation therapy (RT) and chemotherapy can cause inflammation of the oral and oropharyngeal mucous membranes, which is known as oral mucositis. These therapies can be used singly or in combination. They might cause excruciating symptomatology. This article addresses the treatment of somatic pain brought on by radiation therapy (RT). Materials and Methods: Recruitment of patients for the study was based on referred patients from the oncology clinic to the PRC prior to RT. Registration of received referrals to the PRC varied from two weeks before RT and two weeks into the start of RT treatment. The intention was to recruit the patient for the study before pain arose related to RT and mucositis. Regarding the patients who underwent surgery before RT, all had recovered from wound and postoperative pain at inclusion in the study. Results: The mean age of the participants was 66 years. Most patients were men (61.2%) and a majority were smokers or former smokers (59%). The most common cancer site was the pharynx (40.9%) and the most commonly occurring cancer treatment was a combination of surgery and RT (41.1%). Conclusion: This real-life study indicates that severe RT-related pain in HNC patients is not afatality.