Joanna,

Thanks for the info. I agree- I have done research on the internet, and everyone insists that keeping the mouth clean and checking on those sores is very important for dental health and to avoid other problems later. I guess time is the only thing that will answer it for me as it pertains to my husband, as I know everyone heals at a different rate. My hubby has a whole range of problems besides this....and as of today, he gave me quite a scare because he said he felt "weird" all day...and upon rising from a lying down position - he notices a "heaviness" or "hardness" in his chest. When he was lying down - it wasn't so bad. He didn't go to the ER, although he thought he may have to. He seem to feel somehwat better as the evening went on - but he definitely didn't eat as much for dinner as he has been doing. (said he wasn't that hungry). I remember about 2 1/2 months ago - after his first week of chemo, he contracted pneumonia and congestive heart failure. I don't know what if what he felt today is related - but I strongly advised him to go the hospital if he feels the same way tomorrow. Boy I tell you - if I survive going through this with him, they are going to have to put me in a straight jacket after all of this!