I had sores in my mouth and my Oncologist prescribed Acyclovir and Biotene mouthwash helps .
July 20
Sodium bicarbonate mouthwash is good.it helped my husband
July 9
What kind of sores? The side of my tongue has been sore with what I thought was a canker sore. Is this related to lymphoma?
July 11
Sore throats and mouth sores can be common during lymphoma treatment, especially with chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant. It's important to report these symptoms to your care team right away, as they can sometimes signal infection or a reaction that needs attention.
Here are some helpful precautions to take:
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Sore throats and mouth sores can be common during lymphoma treatment, especially with chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant. It's important to report these symptoms to your care team right away, as they can sometimes signal infection or a reaction that needs attention.
Here are some helpful precautions to take:
- Gently brush your teeth regularly to keep your mouth clean
- Use a mild, alcohol-free mouthwash between meals
- Avoid foods that might irritate sores, like spicy, acidic, or very hot foods
- Stay hydrated — sipping water frequently can help soothe a sore throat
- Try sucking on ice pops or lemon drops to ease discomfort (if cold isn't an issue for you)
- Avoid unpasteurized foods and drinks, which can increase infection risk
If you've had a bone marrow transplant, mouth sores can also be an early sign of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), so it's especially important to flag these symptoms to your transplant team promptly. Don't wait to see if symptoms improve on their own — early reporting gives your care team the best chance to help before things escalate. Your oncology team is your best resource here! 💙
July 9
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