CancerCompass message board discussion started by ladyhef on 4/28/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23523,0.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ hello everyone.my mom has been told she has stage 4 gastric cancer. They have done one round of 5fu. she is so tired and can't eat, they have already had to infuse fluids. her mouth is full of listers and sores. she is crying all the time. does anyone have any suggestions that can help with the blisters?  ladyhef Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 4/28/2008 ladyhef wrote:hello everyone.my mom has been told she has stage 4 gastric cancer. They have done one round of 5fu. she is so tired and can't eat, they have already had to infuse fluids. her mouth is full of listers and sores. she is crying all the time. does anyone have any suggestions that can help with the blisters?  There is "magic mouthwash" that the Dr, can prescibe...it has, among other things, lidocaine, in it which will help witht the pain.  I think others here have concocted a similar solution themselves.  Can anyone pass on the recipe? Chi-girl Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT 1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt16 oz water Mix this up every other day or as often as needed. Can be used often as needed, before and after trying to eat. My husband found it very helpful when he was on 5 FU. There are others, such as the ones with lidocaine and they are even more effective, but this one can be used anytime, and you don't have to wait for a prescription. Good luck and God bless  lissa01 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT thank you---she has that and not getting alot of relief. any homemade recipes would be great. this is the first time in my life that mom can't even talk to me. as much as this is bothering me, i can't even imagine how she feels. she is so tired and weak. all i can do is just sit with her.   is this 5fu good?  seems like all i am finding is bad stories. ladyhef Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT There is a compunded rinse a pharmacy can make for you. It will really help with the sores. Betz08 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT