Influence of oral microbiome on longitudinal patterns of oral mucositis severity in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Liangliang ZhangErin Marie D San ValentinTeny M JohnRobert R JenqKim-Anh DoEhab Y HannaChristine B PetersonCielito C Reyes-GibbyPublished in: Cancer (2023)
Oral mucositis (OM) is a common and debilitating after effect for patients treated for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Trends in the abundance of specific microbial features may be associated with patterns of OM severity over time. Our findings suggest the potential to personalize treatment plans for OM via tailored microbiome interventions.