 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Barry,
Ask the doc about Palifermin. It is supposed to shorten the duration of mucositis or possibly even prevent it. It is given by IV for 3 days before treatments.
I only read about this in the American Dental Association Newsletter which I receive as I am a dentist.
Please let me know what you find out and good luck.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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