 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | I had Thrush once right after my Tx was over and then again about a year ago when my tongue almost split in two. Neither time was fun as I'm sure you know but this last time my dentist told me that I should eat one of those active culture yogurts every day to restore that natural balance of good bacteria in my body. Remember your tongue is under attack right now and when your saliva is compromised your oral cavity will never be the same as it was before treatment so we have to do a few preventative things like the Fluoride Trays, alcohol free mouthwash, frequent moisterings and perhaps for a few of us these active cultures.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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