To cut the metallic taste in the mouth that's one of the most complained-about side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer, doctors often suggest sucking on hard candies. But it turns out not all candy is created equal: butterscotch, peppermint, and coffee-flavored candies do the best job of masking "tinny" mouth, experts say. Experiment to find out which ones work best for you, then keep them stashed in pockets and around the house.
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Butterscotch Candies Help with "Tinny" Mouth
By Caring.com Staff
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- 02-Jul-2008
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- Sucking on flavored candies can help rid your mouth of the metallic taste that comes with some chemotherapy drugs.
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