{"id":3992,"date":"2022-06-04T05:39:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T05:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oncoalicia.com\/type-of-cancer\/nutrition-during-breast-cancer-treatment\/sores-in-the-mouth-and-or-throat\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T08:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:33:20","slug":"sores-in-the-mouth-and-or-throat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oncoalicia.com\/en\/types-of-cancer\/breast\/sores-in-the-mouth-and-or-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary Recommendations for Mouth or Throat Sores in Breast Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mucositis is defined as the inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth and\/or throat and the appearance of sores, usually as a reaction to some cancer treatments. This symptom can appear at different stages of treatment and in different degrees, causing pain and discomfort when eating. It is generally recommended that patients modify the texture of food and other preparations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Maintain good oral hygiene. <\/i>
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To avoid irritation and discomfort, use non-irritating toothpaste and soft toothbrushes and dental floss. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rinse your mouth throughout the day with chamomile, thyme, or bicarbonate of soda infusions. <\/i>
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Mucositis is not conditioned by daily hygienic measures (mouthwashes), but these can help to alleviate discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Keep lips moisturised with lip cream or olive oil to prevent dryness and chapping.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Eat little and often. <\/i>
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Choose small-volume meals and foods with high nutritional value. Try to maintain intake and remember the importance of ensuring a complete and adequate diet.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Before meals, numb the mouth with crushed ice, very cold water, jellies, or ice cream to reduce pain.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Avoid foods that may irritate mucous membranes. <\/i>
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