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Triton
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8 years ago

Sucking ice cube during IV chemo to stop sore mouth

Has anyone had any experience with ice therapy for any IV chemo eg sucking on an ice cube during the transfusion in order to prevent a sore mouth from developing? Is anyone being treated at the Alf...
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jennyss
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8 years ago
Dear @Triton, I didn't pick up on the ice cube or icy pole therapy! I did suffer from a sore mouth from days 4-10 of each chemo  round. For me frequent tooth and mouth  brushing (fairly gentle) followed  by gargling with bi-carb soda in warm water helped me - never got ulcers. Best wishes from jennyss