try majic mouth wash it does work

Hi VMK

The sores your husband has in his mouth called stomatitis is a very common side effect of radiotherapy treatment. Although the calphosol doesn't seem to help, keep on using it, 8 times a day and at night or his mouth will be even worse. It is salty which keeps infection at bay and keeps mouth moist. Dont let his mouth dry out. It is good to get in the habit of carrying a water bottle everywhere and taking regular sips. I have a permanently dry mouth now and take mine everywhere. I also use bioxtra gel to help with keeping a moist mouth, it mimics saliva. The pain bit is harder to deal with, tell the radiotherapy team they may offer something more than the usual liquid paracetamol. I had to use this before I was able to get any food down my throat and it did help. The good news is that as soon as the radiotherapy course is finished, his mouth will rapidly heal. Kim

Thank you, the sores in his mouth started and a soft food diet long before his treatment started,  because there was a delay in his treatment....this week the sores were that bad they are bleeding, but the hospital just keeps saying that is what the mouth wash is for.....he has another 20 sessions on his head and neck and 18 sessions left on his lung...x

Thank you...x

Hello VMK,

I thought I would also point you in the direction of this page on our website which is about treating mouth problems. Don't hesitate also to ring our nurses for advice on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - it's a free number from UK landlines.

I hope this helps!

Best wishes,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

See if he can have Difflam mouthwash or spray