Stomatitis in mTOR inhibitors treatment and other targeted cancer therapy, possibilities of infl uencing it, and the use of local corticotherapy.

BACKGROUND

Stomatitis associated with targeted oncological therapy, typically everolimus related one, belongs among the major complications affecting the quality of life of a patient and intensity of his/her oncological treatment. Corticosteroids, especially for topical application, represent a major therapeutic and possibly prophylactic intervention.

PURPOSE: Basic summary of clinical characteristics, incidence and overview of possibilities of influencing the incidence of stomatitis related to targeted oncological therapy.

RESULTS

When treated with everolimus, the overall incidence of stomatitis is about two thirds of the patients. A solution with dexamethasone sodium phosphate 0.1mg/mL (0.01%) in the SWISH study showed a significant reduction in the complication when used as prophylactic mouthwash during the treatment with everolimus, and the solution is also suggested by the Europan Society for Medical Oncology guidelines for treatment in stomatitis with ulcers. The availability of topical dexamethasone is variable with respect to the concentration, type of dexamethasone salt and the formula.

CONCLUSION

Solutions containing dexamethasone are an integral part of oral care during targeted oncological therapy; however, the standardization of indications and prescriptions for standard use in practice still remains an open topic.