One Less Thing for Patients to Worry About

The Chemo Mouthpiece® is available by prescription (Rx) only through your healthcare provider and is distributed in the USA by specialty healthcare service provider InfuSystem. The devices are supplied as a Patient Kit including six (6) pre-filled and reusable CMP devices, cooling packs, cleaning brushes, insulated sleeves, a carrying cooler and instructions for use.

Oral mucositis (OM) is a painful and debilitating side effect of many chemotherapy drugs. OM is characterized by inflammation and ulceration of mucous membranes in the mouth, which occurs when chemotherapy drugs attack and cause damage to those cells. These painful sores and ulcers can occur throughout the mouth including the hard and soft palate, tongue, gums, cheeks and lips.

Oral cryotherapy (temporarily cooling the inside of the mouth) restricts the flow of blood in that area. When chemotherapy drugs are circulating in the body, the restricted blood flow in the oral cavity means the chemotherapy drugs are physically limited from contact in that area. The reduced presence of chemotherapy drugs means a reduction in the damage they can cause to the sensitive lining of the mouth (the oral mucosal layer).

According to the Mayo Clinic Staff, “Chemotherapy and radiation — alone or combined — can cause mouth sores. That’s because these cancer treatments are intended to kill rapidly growing cells, such as cancer cells. Some healthy cells in your body also divide and grow rapidly, including the cells that line the inside of your mouth. Unfortunately, these healthy cells are also damaged by chemotherapy and radiation. Damage to the cells in your mouth makes it difficult for your mouth to heal itself and to fend off germs, leading to sores and infections. Both chemotherapy and radiation can impair your body’s germ-fighting system (immune system). With an impaired immune system, viruses, bacteria and fungi can more easily infect your mouth, causing mouth sores or making mouth sores worse.”

Oral mucositis is a common side effect of many different chemotherapy treatments, and a significant proportion of chemotherapy patients will experience some grade of OM. Many factors may affect the development and severity of oral mucositis, including but not limited to the specific chemotherapy regimen (type, dosages, frequency, cycle), patient age, oral health, and lifestyle factors.

The best way to protect yourself from the occurrence and severity of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis is to be proactive in your approach and use the Chemo Mouthpiece from the very first chemotherapy infusion. The best efficacy has been shown when patients begin to use the Chemo Mouthpiece to cool the oral cavity starting 10 minutes prior to every chemotherapy infusion, use it throughout every infusion, and continue with additional oral cryotherapy sessions at home. See the full Instructions For Use for additional information, and be sure to discuss your specific therapy with your doctor.

Yes! Chemo Mouthpiece® was engineered by a cancer patient with the fellow patients in mind. It’s simple makeup of FDA medical grade silicone/plastic, water and salt assures patients it’s a safe and effective non-toxic device. Remember to follow proper care instructions to keep the device clean!