I'm currently undergoing chemo treatment for a recurrence/mets. I had Cisplatin, Docetaxel, and 5-FU two weeks ago today (the 5-FU was a 96 hour pump). After having radiation last year, I am finding horrible mouth sore problems. I've been sensitive orally ever since radiation of course. I guess last year I didn't even realize how much the chemo can cause mouth sores, because I was getting it concurrent with radiation - I just assumed all the carnage was from the radiation.

Anybody have any good luck with anything to help numb the pain? My lips are blistered and bloody and if I could open my mouth wide enough to see I assume it looks the same inside. They gave some sort of pinkish/white benadryl solution to rinse. It works to numb it for about 10 minutes but that's it. Any better suggestions would be appreciated. I won't be starting radiation again until after one more 3 week cycle of chemo - which will begin next Monday.

thanks
Steve