Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Changes in Cancer Patients: Prevalence, Types, and Risk Factors in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility

I. K. Mogaji, F. J. Owotade, R. A. Bolarinwa, E. O. Oyetola, O. M. Adesina

Abstract

Background: Chemotherapy-induced oral changes are common complications after receiving chemotherapy. These complications are often not prioritized in clinical practice, particularly in resource-limited settings like Nigeria. However, they impact patients' quality of life and overall treatment outcomes This study determined the prevalence and types of chemotherapy-induced oral changes, the relationship between chemotherapeutic agents and oral changes, and the associated risk factors.