Worried...

My dad hs just been diagnosed with lung cancer, but because he has thrush in his mouth he's not eating much be a use the food doesn't taste very nice. I'm worried that he won't be able to go for treatment because they have said we have to build him up first and now to cap it all he's got a lung infection. I know he's 79 but I just don't know how to get rid of this thrush or  how to get him to eat. Please help. Thank you. Andrea

  • Hi I'm so sorry to hear your sad news.  My friend had thrush in her mouth too.  If you speak to your cancer nurse or doctor I'm sure they can help.  My friend was given medication in liquid form to help her mouth.  She found that yogurt was very soothing to eat too and had ensure drinks to help keep her weight and nutrition up.

     

    hope this helps

     

    sending hugs xx