An overgrowth of yeast in the mouth. Usually white spots appear in the mouth and throat. It is a relatively common side effect of chemotherapy or long-term steroid use.
Read about mouth and throat sores as a side effect of some breast cancer treatments.
Audio contributed by: Erin Brockovich
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