Effectiveness of Topical Olive Oil in Prevention and Management of Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are aged above 25 years up to 65 years. * Both genders are eligible. * Patients with head and neck cancer who are planned to receive radiotherapy either as postoperative (adjuvant after surgery) or definitive therapy. * Patients planned to receive radiotherapy treatment with a dose of 60-70 Gy. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with known sensitivity to olive oil and/or any of its products * Patients with gingival or oral ulceration or mucositis * Smokers * Vulnerable patients (pregnant women, neonates, children, prisoners, persons with physical handicaps or mental disabilities) * Pregnant and lactating women. * Patients with any uncontrolled systemic diseases (such as diabetes, cardiovascular, liver disorder, renal dysfunction) * Patients suffering from any physical or mental disabilities that would interfere with or be affected by the study procedure.