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Chemotherapy tips
I was diagnosed three weeks ago with two lumps in my right breast and had a lumpectomy last week. I was told this would be followed by just radiation but as it turns out I now have to have chemo too. ...
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.