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What Should Be Done For Mucositis Due To Cancer?
My father having rectal cancer treated with palliative radiation. Now having mucocytis as side effects or due to cancer. Applying hydrocortisone foam and xylocaine gel but discomfort and discomfort continues. Pease advice what shall we do to ease this discomfort. Home remedies or oral pills. Please advice fast .
Sat, 3 May 2014
hello thanks for the quiery,, is it oral mucositis u r mentioning abt, u r applying hc foam, and xylocaine, r good medicines,,either ways plz consult with ur oncologist for review and treatment,, baking soda dissolved in water for oral rinse will help in oral mucositis,,topical anesthetics will also helps,,hope it helps,,tc
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