Chemotherapy - Eating With Mouth Sores

There are many chemotherapy drugs that cause mouth sores or mouth soreness. Although cleaning your mouth frequently is the first defense for mouth sores and mouth soreness, they may still develop.

Once mouth sores develop, eating can become very uncomfortable and challenging, to say the least. Instead of cringing at the thought of eating another bite, check the list below for foods that soothe mouth sores, and foods you should avoid because they will aggravate your mouth sores.

Foods That Soothe Mouth sores

Herbal teas

Puddings and custards

Cooked cereals, oatmeal

Mashed potatoes

Baby foods

Ice cream

Milkshakes

Bananas and applesauce

Cottage cheese

Macaroni and cheese

Fruit nectars

Pureed foods

Nutritional supplements

Foods to Avoid Foods That Aggravate Mouth Sores

Raw fruits and vegetables

Vinegar

Pickles

Chocolate

Salty or spicy foods

Citrus fruits and juices

Dry foods, such as chips and pretzels

Caffeine or alcoholic drinks

Your dietary intake is critical to your health and recovery from the chemotherapy. If your mouth sores become too painful to eat, see your doctor. It is important that you do not stop or eat less because of the pain of your mouth sores. Get help from your doctor before the mouth sores interrupt your daily food intake.

Source: Cancercare.org
Published: 12/06/05