Hi all
Has anyone any ideas how to get rid of a coated tongue due to dry mouth from radiotherapy?
I’ve tried sodium bicarbonate mouthwashes, soft brushing, copper tongue scraper……being careful not to damage newly regenerating taste buds!
Also used gels, sprays and moisturising mouthwash but nothing seems to work.
It looks and feels awful. It’s definitely not thrush and oncologist says it’s just a side effect from the RT.
I’m 11 weeks post CRT treatment for tonsil cancer.
I’d be very grateful if anyone has any miracle cures.
Ally
I’m 11 weeks post CRT treatment for tonsil cancer.
I’d be very grateful if anyone has any miracle cures.
Sadly no, especially this early on but chewing gum helps.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Yes do. Your minor salivary glands will recover and chewing helps them do that. It is worth trying acupuncture.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
