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1. I am having chemotherapy. I have developed a sore mouth. Is there anything I can do to help this?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

2. My mother is having chemotherapy for cancer. She has developed a sore mouth and the doctors have told her she has 'thrush'. What is this and is it serious?

last reviewed: 02.01.2005

3. I have just completed radiotherapy and chemotherapy for cancer. The treatment has left me with a dry mouth which I am told may last for some time. Is there anything I can do to help this?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

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