Chinese medicine to prevent mouth sores from radiation therapy
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This trial tests if traditional Chinese medicine can prevent painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If it works, it could reduce pain and help you stay on treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, oral cavity, or oropharynx.
- You are about to start radiation therapy and have never had radiation to the head or neck before.
- You are generally active (able to do light work or fully active).
- Your blood counts and organ function are within healthy limits.
- You do not currently have mouth sores from radiation, and you have not used steroid mouthwashes or pills in the past week.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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