CancerCompass message board discussion started by marciaw on 4/2/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22627,0.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I have been on tarceva almost a month. Seem to have a canker sore on my upper gum. Was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. It might not even be from tarceva but you gotta wonder.  marcia marciaw Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT I've dealt with rashes since I started Tarceva,sometimes in my nose or eyes and on my face.Its irritating and moves around..seems to change course quickly. I use calendula baby oil , which helps ,but in your mouth it would need to be something different. Perhaps your docor can recomend a mouthwash.Good luck and I hope the tarceva works for you...thats the main thing! Jane M Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 4/2/2008 marciaw wrote:I have been on tarceva almost a month. Seem to have a canker sore on my upper gum. Was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. It might not even be from tarceva but you gotta wonder.  marciaI've had mouth sores during two rounds of chemo and Tarceva. I also wear partial plates, so I have an added irritation. My dentist recommended this: mix equal amounts of Kaopectate and Benadryl and swish around in your mouth. It really isn't as disgusting as it sounds, and better yet, it really works.Craig Craig1 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT