Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Carol, I didn't get mouth sores so can't help you out. I had my surgery in 1990 and had CMF. There are all kinds of chemo combinations. It just depends on the onc and your particular case. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com New questions Hi ladies! Carol from s Ferry Ohio here. I am having my 5th chemo treatment this Thursday, with only one more after that!! Woo Hoo! I was just wondering if any of you think the side effects get worse as you go further into treatments. It seems like after my last treatment it has taken my mouth forever to get back to normal. I have had mouth discomfort from the beginning, although I faithfully use biotene toothpaste and mouthwash. I have been given Nystatin several times also. This last time, it felt like I had burned my tongue on a hot beverage the previous day and had that kind of soreness feeling for almost a week. There were little tiny red blisters on my tongue and my whole mouth and throat was so dry all the time. It still is today and it has been 2 weeks since the treatment. I read from one of you that chewing on ice chips while receiving the meds helps. My onc never mentioned doing this. I am going to try it this coming week. Can anyone tell me anything else I could do as a preventive measure? I sure hate the prospect of having this mouth thing going again, and maybe even worse this time. BTW, the 3 meds I get are cytoxin, 5FU, and epirubicin. It seems with all the gals on this group no on else has the same cocktail as me! Wonder why?Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hi Carol, you're right that the chemo has a cumulative effect. I also had dry mouth after a while. The first few treatments I'd only have it a few days, then by the 3rd treatment it was permanent until 3-4 weeks after my last treatment. In addition to the Biotene there's a prescription mouthwash you can get - I think it's call Magic something. Here's a site that talks more about it and what you can do. http://www.chemocare.com/managing/dry_mouth.asp Definitely do the ice chips during chemo to avoid mouth sores. And gargle often with the Biotene or other mouth wash. This will prevent bacteria building up in your mouth because you're not producing enough salivia. I read about someone's teeth being ruined because they didn't gargle, so I made sure I did. I also found I'd wake up several times at night because my mouth was dry. We can get different chemotherapies depending on tumor size, type, and menopausal status. Good luck with the rest of your treatments. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 , thanks for sending along that website about dry mouth. I am glad to hear that it won't last forever. I just am very concerned that it wasn't too bad after the first 3 cheom treatments, but I am 17 days past the 4th teatment and my mouth is still somewhat dry. I go for treatment #5 this thursday and I am really afraid of what the outcome will be this time! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hi Carol, I also had Cytoxan for 4 cycles every 3 weeks. I really didn't get any mouth sores but my taste buds were affected big time. Nothing tasted good. Also my nails turned dark and ridged. But thankfully those side effects were temporary. My nails are still a little bumpy but not like before. > > Hi ladies! Carol from s Ferry Ohio here. I am having my 5th > chemo treatment this Thursday, with only one more after that!! Woo > Hoo! I was just wondering if any of you think the side effects get > worse as you go further into treatments. It seems like after my last > treatment it has taken my mouth forever to get back to normal. I > have had mouth discomfort from the beginning, although I faithfully > use biotene toothpaste and mouthwash. I have been given Nystatin > several times also. This last time, it felt like I had burned > my tongue on a hot beverage the previous day and had that kind of > soreness feeling for almost a week. There were little tiny red > blisters on my tongue and my whole mouth and throat was so dry all > the time. It still is today and it has been 2 weeks since the > treatment. I read from one of you that chewing on ice chips while > receiving the meds helps. My onc never mentioned doing this. I am > going to try it this coming week. Can anyone tell me anything else I > could do as a preventive measure? I sure hate the prospect of having > this mouth thing going again, and maybe even worse this time. BTW, > the 3 meds I get are cytoxin, 5FU, and epirubicin. It seems with all > the gals on this group no on else has the same cocktail as me! > Wonder why? > Carol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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