Effectiveness of Black Mulberry Molasses in Prevention of Radiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Randomized Controlled Study in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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Dogan M. D., Can G., Meral R.

JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, vol.23, no.12, pp.971-979, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 23 Issue: 12
• Publication Date: 2017
• Doi Number: 10.1089/acm.2016.0425
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.971-979
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Radiation-induced oral mucositis is one of the problems experienced by 70%-80% of patients receiving radiation therapy (RT). This randomized controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of black mulberry molasses in the prevention of oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients receiving RT.