Effectiveness of tapentadol prolonged release for the management of painful mucositis in head and neck cancers during intensity modulated radiation therapy

ConclusionThe use of tapentadol PR is feasible and well tolerated in HNC patients affected by background pain due to painful mucositis during intensity modulated radiotherapy with or without cisplatin. Further studies are needed to enhance current findings.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research