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Oral mucositis
- 20min
- May. 2022
- Supported by
Therapeutic classes inducing this adverse event
Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy
CTCAE V5.0
Asymptomatic or mild symptoms; intervention not indicated
SIMPLIFIED GRADING
No or mild symptoms
References
Peuvrel L, Cassecuel J, Bernier C, Quéreux G, Saint-Jean M, Le Moigne M, Frénard C, Khammari A, Dréno B; Supported by GESTIM Nantes group of cutaneous adverse events induced by cancer treatments. TOXICAN: a guide for grading dermatological adverse events of cancer treatments. Support Care Cancer. 2018;26:2871-7.
CTCAE V5.0
Moderate pain or ulcer that does not interfer with oral intake; modified diet indicated
SIMPLIFIED GRADING
Moderate pain (VAS <6)
Possible ulcerations
Not interfering with oral intake. Modified diet indicated
References
Peuvrel L, Cassecuel J, Bernier C, Quéreux G, Saint-Jean M, Le Moigne M, Frénard C, Khammari A, Dréno B; Supported by GESTIM Nantes group of cutaneous adverse events induced by cancer treatments. TOXICAN: a guide for grading dermatological adverse events of cancer treatments. Support Care Cancer. 2018;26:2871-7.
CTCAE V5.0
Severe pain; interfering with oral intake
SIMPLIFIED GRADING
Severe pain (VAS ≥ 6)
Widespread ulcerations
Interfering with oral intake
References
Peuvrel L, Cassecuel J, Bernier C, Quéreux G, Saint-Jean M, Le Moigne M, Frénard C, Khammari A, Dréno B; Supported by GESTIM Nantes group of cutaneous adverse events induced by cancer treatments. TOXICAN: a guide for grading dermatological adverse events of cancer treatments. Support Care Cancer. 2018;26:2871-7.
CTCAE V5.0
Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated
SIMPLIFIED GRADING
Life-threatening consequences relating to impact on nutrition and hydration
References
Peuvrel L, Cassecuel J, Bernier C, Quéreux G, Saint-Jean M, Le Moigne M, Frénard C, Khammari A, Dréno B; Supported by GESTIM Nantes group of cutaneous adverse events induced by cancer treatments. TOXICAN: a guide for grading dermatological adverse events of cancer treatments. Support Care Cancer. 2018;26:2871-7.
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