Bad taste

bunchofstaceys
bunchofstaceys Member Posts: 6
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Dad has started spittin alot of what he calls slime. It looks actually like a really thick clear mucus. He says it taste really bad. He spits it into a tissue cause he cant swallow at all. Any ideas how to help. He wears false teeth. Got me washin them all the time. But the taste is still there.

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  • Ginny_B
    Ginny_B Member Posts: 532
    #2
    My mom had the same thing--
    My mom had the same thing-- spitting mucous that was clear. She did not say it tasted bad though and I never asked. Lots of spitting.
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #3
    Ginny_B said:

    My mom had the same thing--
    My mom had the same thing-- spitting mucous that was clear. She did not say it tasted bad though and I never asked. Lots of spitting.

    Your Dad
    I have heard this symptom numerous times from people recovering from their esophageal cancer surgery. I am not familiar with a bad taste, but I have heard of a mouth rinse of sorts that can help. I was a caregiver for my dad also. You are most lucky to still have your dad. Mine lost his battle in March 2010. I know others will post to you. Best of luck and stay positive!
    Tina in Va

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