Sore throat

[TracyD]

Since my last chemo on 9/8 I've developed a nasty sore throat. It has been coming on for about a week but as of yesterday it hurts a lot to swallow. My question is, I have a call into my onc. about it, Is he going to want to see me or am I likely going to be told to call my primary doc? I'm just wondering because I know I need to see a doc, but I had a busy day planned and I'm hoping not to have to drive all the way to Boston when my primary is <5 min. away.

Thanks.

Tracy

[RandyW]

Can not give you advice except to ask Your Onc if you can go to your Primary. Probably depends on symptoms of soreness and Location. Hope it is nothing serious. Sending Prayers For good news.

[EastCoastLadi]

Tracy,

I know how difficult it is, you feel like with everything that happens to you, you worry. I definitely would get your throat checked out.

Even something like a strep throat or even a cold you should check out. Your immune system has been compromised with your treatment.

Grace

[Don Wood]

It is probably due to your chemo. Lucie was on the same combo and experienced sore mouth and throat. Her onc prescribed a "magic mouthwash" of three blended ingredients. It helped her. Don

[TamHol]

We called the cancer specialist (I think you call them onc). They gave my Dad a mouthwash like medication to coat the throat and medicate it at the same time. He loved it's effect and made him much more comfortable.

Hope that helps,

Tammy

[ernrol]

Tracy,

I have been taking Tarceva for over a year. I take a lot of supplements and herbs. There are two simple things that effect my reaction to Tarceva. I really have no bad side effects. Occasionally I will get a soar throat in the morning, and it is because I slacked off the day before on my water. I try to drink an 8oz glass of water for each hour that I am awake, and when I do I am not bothered by the soar throat. I never get a rash, but once in a while I will get a slight itch on the lower part of my legs. I found that if I miss my aerobic exercise a couple of times this happens. As soon as I work up a sweat the itching goes away. I exercise 6 times a week, three aerobics and three with weights. I also go in a hot spa every night 102 degrees. I think this helps also.

I hope this may help you let me know.

Ernie

[Kasey]

So.........how's the throat today, Trace???? You better be able to talk to me soon!

Love,

AK