The benefit of zinc sulfate in oropharyngeal mucositis during hyperfractionated accelerated concomitant boost radiotherapy with concurrent cisplatin for advanced-stage oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers

Conclusion: Zinc supplementation could be beneficial in managing oropharyngeal mucositis during chemoradiation of head-and-neck cancers with no untoward side effects.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research