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Mouth sores caused by cancer treatment: How to cope
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What are cancer-related mouth sores?
How do cancer treatments cause mouth sores?
What can you do to prevent mouth sores?
How do you treat mouth sores?
What happens if mouth sores become severe?
What are cancer-related mouth sores?
Cancer-related mouth sores form on the inside lining of your mouth or on your lips. The mouth sores appear burn-like and can be painful, making it difficult to eat, talk, swallow and breathe.
Sores can appear on any of the soft tissues of your lips or your mouth, including the gums, tongue, and roof or floor of the mouth. Sores can also extend into the tube (esophagus) that carries food to your stomach.
