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Mucositis

Clarke39
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Hi

i am having chemotherapy, round one , day 10. Boxing Day. 

i have a very painful raw and swollen, lips, mouth, throat . I am not succeeding in managing the pain. I am taking paracetamol and ibrprofen. I have used salt mouth wash and am only eating liquid foods. But my condition is worsening. 

Can you advise? 

Thanks 

  • Hello Clarke39

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with a really unpleasant side effect of your treatment the past few days. Please do contact the chemo hotline number that the hospital would have given you for advice and support. Hopefully, they will be able to recommend something that will improve this issue for you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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