 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 624 | Difflam is not an oral medication, it is a mouthwash and is not contraindicated for patients getting chemotherapy -- in fact, it is used routinely in these cases in countries where it is available. It is not supposed to be swallowed!
In any case, ask your Dr about it --
Gail
CG to husband Barry, dx. 7/21/05, age 66, SCC rgt. tonsil, BOT, 2 nodes (stg. IV), HPV+, tonsillectomy, 7x carboplatin, 35x tomoTherapy IMRT w/ Ethyol @ Johns Hopkins, thru treatment 9/28/05, HPV vaccine trial 12/06-present. Looking good!
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