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7 Ways to Deal With Mouth Sores From Cancer Treatments
Oral sores during cancer treatment may be painful and affect eating and drinking.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on August 29, 2024Chemotherapy and radiation can cause mouth sores as a side effect. There are many ways to relieve pain or reduce swelling from mouth sores, including gargling “magic mouthwash” and sucking on ice chips.
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