Most get Mucocitis during treatment, especially with radiation, and assume you are getting that too. Yes, it's true about the ice chips may help, at least for Taxotere, called cyrotherapy, or anything cool during or shortly after the infusion, but check with your MO. Impeccable oral care is important, brushing, flossing after each meal, rinsing with salt water and baking soda. I also used biotene mouthwash, magic mouthwash, aloe vera juice, glutamine powder for tissue healing, and swished with virgin organic coconut oil. Avoid acidic, spicy, sharp textured foods that may irritate the mouth. A mouth guard helps reduce radiation scatter from any metal dental work that can increase the Mucocitis. Good luck tomorrow.


10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs