Advice for cracked sore lips after chemo?

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Hello,

I finished only 2 cycles of capecitabine 5 1/2 weeks ago but still experiencing some side affects. Does anyone have any advice to help my sore cracked lips as they are not healing. Does anyone know how long do these affects go on for or is it very individual?

thanks Blush

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    Glad to hear you are through this part . Do you think it is drying aspect of Capecitabine on the skin that is irritating your mouth ? Our helpline staff might be able to guide you on 0808 808 0000

    I will pop this back up to the top as the forum is busy and gives others a longer time to read and reply .

    From memory I think around three weeks my mum was starting to level Out . Each week brought big improvements.

    It was more my mum’s skin on her fingers and toes that caused issues .

    Hope it starts to resolve soon .

    Court 

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  • Thank you Court.
    Yes I think it is everything drying out. I have thankfully noticed an improvement now and the oncologist nurse recommended just using Vaseline  which I think has helped. 
    many thanks,

    Cara Blush