Hello Ash7678, and thank you for posting,

I’m sorry to hear that you’re still experiencing side effects and a sore mouth, especially after recently completing your chemotherapy. Even when treatment has finished, some side effects can take a while to settle, and this sounds very uncomfortable for you.

Are you taking anything for the pain at the moment? Some people find they need stronger pain relief, such as morphine-based medication, to help manage mouth soreness.

It would be a good idea to have your mouth assessed by a doctor or your specialist team. They can check for any signs of infection or oral thrush and prescribe the right treatment to help ease your symptoms. If you have a specialist nurse you can contact, they may also be able to offer advice. Otherwise, arranging an appointment with your GP would be helpful.

In the meantime, you may find our information on mouth problems with cancer useful.

I hope you get some relief soon. Please get back in touch if you need more support. If you’d like to talk things through with one of our nurses, our helpline is available Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, on 0808 800 4040

Jemma