Landing page coping imageWhat to ask your doctor about mouth problems and cancer

Some questions you might want to ask your doctor or nurse.

  • Will any of my treatments cause mouth problems?
  • If so, will the problems go away after my treatment finishes?
  • Are there likely to be any long term side effects to my mouth caused by my treatments?
  • Will any of my medicines make my mouth dry?
  • What can be done to help with a sore, dry mouth?
  • What can you do to help reduce soreness from mouth ulcers?
  • Can any of my treatments affect my taste buds?
  • What can I do to help with bad breath?
  • How can I cope with taste changes?