Table 2

Radiation Therapy Oncology Group assessment scale of the effects of radiotherapy on oral mucositis

GradeSign/symptom
0No reaction
1Mild erythema, dry desquamation, epilation, decreased sweating
2Moderate erythema, glossy exudative plaque dermatitis and moderate oedema
3Exudative dermatitis in addition to skin folds, severe oedema
4Ulceration, haemorrhage, necrosis