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Mouth Sores from chemo: When do they go away?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Jun 9 1:41pm | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
I have Essential Thrombocythemia. I take oral Hydroxyurea capsules twice daily. I also take an oral inhaler for a separate pulmonary condition. SO I have several possible reasons for occasional mouth sores. Right now they seem to be a little better. I do get heartburn with the oral chemotherapy and have ever since I first started taking it 7 - 1/2 years ago. SO I hava to take an acid reducer as well. When I have mouth sores, using a solution of 1/2 water 1/2 peroxide for 3-4 days several times a day seems to help.
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My oncolagist gave me KGH mouthwash ,swish and swallow 4 times a day as needed.. It works great
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P.S. From esperanzam: So far I have had this blood type cancer I have in control with this treatment. I have regular bloodwork to make sure the chemo dose is enough to keep the platelets from proliferating to a dangerous level. It has been a roller coaster at times but for my age (72) I am doing fairly well. What I have is not curable but it is treatable. If not treated I could have blood clots/stroke/etc.
I have read a lot about it and other similar type cancers and I try to be aware of any changes in my body. I think it helps to know more about the type of cancer one has and what to do and not do in order to help in the treatments.