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Can Thrush Be Harmful In A Stage 4 Cancer Patient If Left Untreated?

My wife has Stage IV lung cancer. The cancer in her lungs is being controlled but the cancer has traveled to the liver. She is being treated by a chemo drug and the drug has caused multiple effects: fatigue, appetite, and multiple soars in her mouth. Question what is thrush and is it an issue MB
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Antifungal medication is the mainstay of treatment. Most common types of vaginal yeast infection.

A single dose of an oral antifungal drug or application of an antifungal cream for one to three days cures mild infections.

Complicated infections require longer-term treatment. Cutaneous candidiasis. Treatment is often antifungal medication applied to the affected area or taken by mouth.

Keeping the skin dry is also important. Oral thrush, unsweetened yoghurt or an anti-fungal medication can help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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Can Thrush Be Harmful In A Stage 4 Cancer Patient If Left Untreated?

Hi, Antifungal medication is the mainstay of treatment. Most common types of vaginal yeast infection. A single dose of an oral antifungal drug or application of an antifungal cream for one to three days cures mild infections. Complicated infections require longer-term treatment. Cutaneous candidiasis. Treatment is often antifungal medication applied to the affected area or taken by mouth. Keeping the skin dry is also important. Oral thrush, unsweetened yoghurt or an anti-fungal medication can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Monish De, Oncologist