Browser does not support script.
Skip to main content
search here
Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
Find out how we produce our information|
Chemotherapy| and radiotherapy| can both affect the mouth, by making it dry or by making it sore.
This slide show contains tips for looking after your mouth during chemotherapy. This information was correct as of 1 July 2011.
This slideshow is about mouthcare during chemotherapy, but you might also find it useful if you are having problems with your mouth caused by radiotherapy.
This section contains information about coping with and managing these difficult side effects of treatment.
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.