My husband is suffering really badly from sore nose and mouth following second lot of FLOT chemotherapy
sore mouth and throat, very red and ulcerated
his nose is sore inside also
have tried over the counter mouth wash, diluted salt and keeping fluids up but just wondering if there is anything else I can buy
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ALI
Hi Alicocoa,
My name is Keith and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists
Welcome to the online community.
We are sorry to hear that your husband is having issues with a sore throat that is very red and ulcerated after his second cycle of FLOT.
This treatment can cause a sore mouth and throat. It can also cause mouth ulcers. All the above can increase the risks of getting a mouth or throat infection.
In a situation like this we would always advise contacting his treatment team ASAP so this can be properly assessed and managed. He should have the contact number for the unit where he gets his treatment, as well as a 24hrs emergency contact number. If he is unable to contact either of the above, you can call the main switch board of the hospital where he is getting his treatment, and they should be able to transfer him to any of the above support options.
If you are unable to contact any of the above, you may have to use 111/GP as a backup until you can contact his clinical team.
If you think it may be helpful why not give our support line a call and have a chat with one of our nurses.to discuss this in a little more detail if required
I hope this information is helpful and has answered your questions.
The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial, and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.
take care.
Keith, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
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