My oncologist was big on the mouth hygiene. On my first visit he told me to go to dentist and get checked pre chemo, he then also advised that I get a childs toothbrush and brush after eating everytime. He also told me about mouthwashes (eg salt and bi-carb) so maybe he just has had a lot of patients with mouth problems?? Mind you I did all above and had minor probs only. The rest, you are on the correct site to get help if needed, these ladies have all got remedies/ideas that are tried and tested just for you. I went out and bought a lot of stuff that I never used. We are all different, and unless you are in a remote area were you can't just pop down to chemist I wouldn't worry about anything. In fact try to relax, chemo is not nice, but not as bad as I thought it would be.