This study aims to find out if taking rice bran supplements can help reduce the painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) that often occur in patients with head and neck cancer who receive radiation therapy. The trial will include adult patients undergoing radiation treatment. Participants will be given rice bran supplements during their therapy to see if it can lessen these side effects and improve their overall quality of life.
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Incidence of grade ≥ 3 mucositis .
Timeframe: From the start of radiation therapy until 2 weeks after completion of treatment (approximately 8 weeks)