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Cancer survivors are linked to the mouth because they may experience physical symptoms like difficulty opening the mouth [1], require regular dental monitoring of the mouth and jaw following radiation [2], and perform specific mouth-opening exercises to manage stiffness [3].
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procedureTo manage jaw stiffness after radiation therapy, cancer survivors may be advised by a doctor or nurse to open and close their mouth as far as possible without pain, 20 times, three times a day.