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Support for loved one with tongue cancer

Nic777 — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:21:29 GMT

Hi everyone, new to this (or any) support forum.

Brother is undergoing chemo and radiation for tongue cancer. He lives alone so I’m putting together a care pack for him with things that will help him in some small way during his treatment. From what I have read, skin and lips get dry, so I’ll include moisturiser and chapstick, hand cream, and agenda for all of his appointments. Any ideas would be really welcome.

many thanks in advance.

Re: Support for loved one with tongue cancer

Susana_CCNSW — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:22:00 GMT

Hello Nic777,

Welcome to the online community, I am glad to know you are supporting your brother through this difficult time.

I hope other members can share some of their experiences with you, on how they cope with side effects from chemo and radiation treatment.

I would like to share some links below, on how to treat oral side effects caused by treatments

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/mouth-health-and-cancer-treatment/oral-side-effects/

Mouth and throat problems due to radiation

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/radiation-therapy/side-effects/mouth-and-throat-problems/

Taking care of your mouth during treatment.

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/mouth-health-and-cancer-treatment/mouth-care-during-treatment/

Kind regards

Susana

Cancer Council

Online Community

Moderator

Re: Support for loved one with tongue cancer

Nic777 — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 22:49:12 GMT

Thank you very much Susana! This was very helpful and gave me ideas on what to add to his care pack.
I hope that you have a lovely Christmas.

Regards

‘Nicola

Re: Support for loved one with tongue cancer

Susana_CCNSW — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:41:18 GMT

Hi Nicola,

I am glad to know i was able to help you with some ideas.

Just remember we are here for you if you need additional support.

Warm regards

Susana