ArticleBMJ open2025
Lived experiences of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis among patients with breast cancer: a phenomenological study.
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- Baseline Quality of Life and Its Predictors among Jordanian Women with Breast Cancer: Findings from an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial.European journal of breast health · 2026Article
- Novel Microbiome-Driven Approaches to Counteract Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis in Breast Cancer Patients.Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press) · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to describe the experiences of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis among patients with breast cancer. Its primary focus is on how chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis affects day-to-day functioning, psychological wellness and overall quality of life.
methods12 Jordanian women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had presented with chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis were the purposive sample for this qualitative study, which employed in-depth, semistructured interviews. The verbatim transcriptions of the interviews were subjected to thematic analysis.
resultsThe thematic analysis of the 12 participants' reviews revealed five main themes: distressing physical manifestations, eating and nutritional struggles, mouth care difficulties, psychological strain, social and emotional consequences, and coping and adaptation strategies.
conclusionsBreast cancer patients' daily routines, mental health and quality of life are all significantly impacted by chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. According to the study, individuals with breast cancer who experience chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis should get patient-centred care and address their emotional, psychological, social and physical discomfort to maximise their outcomes.
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