Are mouth sores common with T/C?

Hi Nancy, I had Cytoxan as a
Hi Nancy, I had Cytoxan as a cocktail with 5FU and Epirubicin. The taxotere was given last and on it's own. I didn't get any mouth sores until I had the taxotere and then I got them really bad. Don't know if everyone does though. There are mouth rinses that give almost immediate relief. Ask about using ice chips to help prevent them. They may not completely prevent them but they can make a real difference. This was suggested to my husband when he had 5FU for colorectal cancer and I used them also for 5FU. Don't know why they didn't suggest it for the taxotere though. Best of luck to you...hope it's a smooth ride
jan

Jean 0609 said:

Hi Nancy,
I didn't get mouth sores with T/C, but did have dry mouth (and still do). I used Biotene mouthwash, gel, spray and toothpaste. At my last dentist appointment my dentist prescribed Magic Mouthwash, which has helped.

xoxo,
Jean

I was the same as Jean....
The only mouth sores I got were with the Cysplatin I was given for my rectal cancer. Then, I also got a sore on my nose (under my glasses).

Like Jean, Magic Mouthwash was the recommended treatment. I made sure to stay SUPER hydrated the day before, day of, and day after infusion....

Hugs, Kathi

sal314 said:

Yes, with Cytoxen Anyway
I had Cytoxen and Adryiamicin(sp?). Mouth sores where a very common side effect. My oncologist prescribed and special mouth rinse to use twice a day whether I felt them come on or not. It helped a lot. I only got on small one throughout my chemo regimen.

Don't hesitate to ask your doctor about any concerns you have. They should be more than happy to explain things to you and I believe the mouth rinse is routinely prescribed for people when their going through chemo.

Best,

Sally

Highly recommend Biotene mouthwash
Nancy,

While not everyone gets them, mouth sores are common with TC.

I did 4 rounds of TC, and am prone to canker sores anyway, so my oncologist had me start using Biotene mouthwash before I even started chemo. You can get it from any drugstore, it's not expensive, and has a very pleasant, mild taste. I used it religiously all through chemo, and only had a couple of very minor mouth sores -- I highly recommend it.

If you do get mouth sores, there are definitely mouthwashes your oncologist can prescribe, and, as several of the ladies here have said, they work really well.

Hope that helps?

Traci

cahjah75 said:

Nancy
I used Biotene toothpaste, mouthwash and throat spray; plastic silverware and drank lots of water. I never had mouth sores. I have read they can be quite painful.
{{hugs}} Char

No sores...
Had the same chemo cocktail and not one sore...A friend who is a maxillary facial surgeon prescribed NYSTATIN..not over the counter...Also rinse your mouth several times a day with warm salt water and baking soda.....I, personally, only used the Nystain once in a while...kept it in the frig...it seemed to help somewhat with taste when my taste buds left me each week after each infusion...hopefully you'll do fine....

Hugs, Nancy