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Blood coming in saliva - oral cancer
My uncle, couple of months back went under surgery for oral cancer. Post that he has undergone radiation therapy for over a month's time. His radiation is done. Now although he is weak, he has been doing well. Recently he started getting blood in saliva/mucus, once or twice a day. Both the doctors, radiation and oncologist said it's common thing nothing to worry. So just wanted to know whether it is fine to have such side effects post radiation.
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Do frequent gargles with Benzydamine gargle to reduce mucositis..not to worry
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do Benzydamine gagles regularly
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consult ur radiation oncologist also if it not stops
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This may be a result of Radiation mucositis (a side effect of radiation).
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make sure you follow up with your radiation oncologist, he/she will monitor the side effect and prescribe necessary medications.
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An unlikely cause could be tumor recurrence, however it is rare for a tumor to come back so soon after the treatment.
A thorough examination will rule out this possibility.
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Dr. Jitin Yadav
Surgical Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Kanpur
What was the stage of cancer?
Maintain proper nutrition and hygiene.
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Regular follow up with your doctor
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