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What can cure blisters/sores inside the throat caused by Cancer Treatments? my dad can’t eat due to the pain.

Please help. He has had chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It was successful for a while then they found a “minor recurrence” and is now undergoing a powerful treatment called Campath. It seems to be working, but the side effects are really making him weak and depressed…plus he can’t eat due to the sores that have developed in his throat. these sores are in the way of his getting better…please help. How do we get rid of the throat sores/infection? He is on painkillers and has been given medication for it that doesn’t seem to work…not even the good ‘ol salt and warm water remedy….also…any tips on helping him through the depression? I know it’s the medication causing it….he does want to be better….please help. Thank you very much.

Your oncologist should have already given your father an RX for whatever type of “magic mouthwash” would best fit his situation. Call your oncologist’s nurse in the AM and ask about getting a magic mouthwash prescription. In the meantime try some OTC Biotene mouthwash but this is a poor substitute for the variety of prescription preparations available specifically for situations like you are describing. Do a search for magic mouthwash and you can read about some of the various formulas that are commonly used. If it was my Dad I’d be waking up the oncologist tomorrow AM.