Mouth Care

People with a serious illness are often at risk of developing mouth problems. Common problems include a dry mouth and oral thrush which is a fungal infection. Other problems can include mouth ulcers or soreness as a result of chemotherapy.

Good mouth care can prevent some problems from developing, or prevent minor mouth problems from getting worse.

Contacts

CancerHelp UK (website of Cancer Research UK)	Helpline 0808 800 4040	Mouth care advice
Macmillan Cancer Support	89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ	Mouth care advice
Patient.co.uk		Mouth care advice

Review date: June 2012

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