I, too, had terrible mouth sores, and thrush. I am now 2 1/2 months post Tx and can finally say it is tolerable. To keep things under control I still use what was prescribed for me called "magic mouthwash". It has antibiotics, a numbing agent, benedryl, etc. all wrapped into one and seems to help me a lot.

I am still on the peg tube and can't eat anything yet except cream of wheat, so your husband is probably still right on track.

Betty


Squamous Cell Carcinoma of tongue, stage II due to size >3mm, nothing seen in neck on CT scan. Radiation started in Jan 07. Completed 2/26/07. Recurrance confirmed 8/07.