or surgery, which target specific areas, chemo can work throughout your body. It kills cancer cells, but it can also affect some fast-growing healthy cells, like those of the skin, hair, intestines, mouth, and bone marrow. That’s what causes some of the side effects from the treatment...
Red or white patches, persistent sores, or unusual tissue changes in the mouth or throat can signal trouble. Because dentists examine patients regularly, they’re uniquely positioned to catch these warning signs early. For new practice owners, this responsibility underscores the need for thorough ...
Sores or swellings in the mouth: Painful sores will just not heal on its own. Lump in the mouth: Or thickening of the cheeks and the entire mouth. Patches: Appearance of white or red patch/es on the tongue, gums or anywhere in the mouth. Problem eating: Trouble chewing or/and swallow...
2014, a horrible death from the results of chemo, neuropathy of hands feet and legs, sores in mouth, and much more horrible end of life, ending with cachexia and hospice coming….. Caren July 13, 2014 My father had prostate cancer and was not given Chemo, but 14 doses of radiation,...
could be mutating and turning cancerous. It doesn’t matter – no smiley face. But see, the natural killer cells are, again, a very, very minute population. Now they may ramp up in numbers. Say, when you get a flu bug. But it takes a couple of weeks for that to happen, you see...
Mouth ulcers and canker sores aren't dangerous, but they can be annoying and painful. Ulcers can appear anywhere on your lips, your inner cheeks, under your tongue, or your gums. You may get one if you accidentally bite your cheek or...