27/02/2026
A retrospective observational study in breast cancer patients receiving FEC chemotherapy found predictors of oral mucositis (older age, more chemotherapy cycles, NSAID use, and mucoprotective agent use) and dysgeusia/taste changes (lower albumin levels). Knowing these risk factors may help optimize supportive care, reduce oral complications, and avoid serious adverse events during systemic treatment.
Authors: Yuko Kanbayashi, Tetsuya Taguchi, Takeshi Ishikawa, Koichi Takayama