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Mouth ulcers due to chemo
I need help. I have been receiving the chemo Caelyx for two months now. I am getting really bad mouth ulcers. I use Biotene mouthwash, gargle with salt & water and use SM33 on the ulcer. But my mouth ...
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Hi @angg66 I’m sorry to hear about your mouth ulcers with the Caelyx. It sounds like you are doing well with your oral hygiene but if you have painful mouth ulcers that are stopping you from eating, I suggest you contact your oncologist or chemotherapy team tomorrow to let them know. They may suggest stronger numbing gel or even adjust your dose of medication. Do you have any pain killers - panadol or panadeine? Do try and keep up the fluids. Take care, Rosie