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Annlyn · 07-23-2006, 06:32 AM

My mouth is always sore on Herceptin. I can even see bruises on my tongue if I eat crackers or potato chips. Sometimes the skin of an apple is enough to scratch the roof and sides of my mouth and the skin lifts off the roof of my mouth. In 4 1/2 years I have not found a solution, although I do know that my mouth is better if I stick to a really good diet and get plenty of exercise. I had really bad mucositis when I was on chemo. I just rinse after all meals, use a gentle toothpaste and restrict the foods I eat when my mouth is really sore. I'm also sure my mineral intake affects it.
I said goodbye to hot curries years ago!!!!!

07-23-2006, 06:32 AM	#3
Annlyn Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marcus Beach Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia Posts: 19	My mouth is always sore on Herceptin. I can even see bruises on my tongue if I eat crackers or potato chips. Sometimes the skin of an apple is enough to scratch the roof and sides of my mouth and the skin lifts off the roof of my mouth. In 4 1/2 years I have not found a solution, although I do know that my mouth is better if I stick to a really good diet and get plenty of exercise. I had really bad mucositis when I was on chemo. I just rinse after all meals, use a gentle toothpaste and restrict the foods I eat when my mouth is really sore. I'm also sure my mineral intake affects it. I said goodbye to hot curries years ago!!!!!