Mouth care

Your mouth and skin become very vulnerable due to the treatment you are receiving. For this reason we have standard advice that we give to help protect them.  All patients receiving chemotherapy should use mouth care products through treatment as it helps reduce the degree of mucositis experienced.  

Nursing staff will inspect your mouth every day and you are also encouraged to report any changes you notice within your mouth. There are multiple types of mouthwashes that we can give you depending on your needs ie, sore mouth or dry mouth etc. Soft toothbrushes should be used to protect gums and prevent bleeding.