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Hina Khan suffering from mucositis: Know all about this side effect of cancer treatment

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Updated on: 13 September,2024 11:25 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Raaina Jain | raaina.jain@mid-day.com

Hina Khan recently revealed struggling with mucositis – a common side effect of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Mumbai-based medical experts explain the condition, revealing symptoms, causes and measures to prevent and manage it

Hina Khan suffering from mucositis: Know all about this side effect of cancer treatment

Hina Khan ecently took to Instagram to reveal that she is struggling with ‘mucositis’, a painful side-effect of chemotherapy. Photo Courtesy: Instagram/Hina Khan

Key Highlights

  1. Mucositis is inflammation of the mucosa, the mucous membranes lining your mouth, GI tract
  2. Between 20-40 pct of patients with solid tumours receiving chemotherapy develop mucos
  3. Mucositis can cause difficulty in eating or loose stools, leading to loss of appetite

Hina Khan, who is battling Stage 3 breast cancer, is continuously sharing her treatment and recovery journey with fans, updating them about personal decisions, challenges and more. She recently took to Instagram to reveal that she is struggling with ‘mucositis’, a painful side-effect of chemotherapy. 

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