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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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melclarity
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8 years ago
Hi @Triton I agree at the Epworth its mandatory, I had 4 FEC and 8 Taxol but only lemonade icypoles for the FEC (Red Devil) still got mouth ulcers through chemo, but rinse your mouth with salt water a few times a day and if you do get them alot use Kennalog paste overnight works a treat. x Melinda