Dendrobium officinale against Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis

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Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Debilitating Side Effect for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC), particularly prevalent in Southern China and more common in men aged 40 to 59, is primarily treated with radiotherapy due to its high radiosensitivity. However, this life-saving treatment often triggers significant toxic side effects, including Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis (RIOM). RIOM, which…