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I'm currently taking neosar oral chemo i've been on this chemo for a month starting to notice sores in my mouth mostly my tongue any treatment ideas?
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Canker sores: Canker sores are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting.
Answered 6/10/2014
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