The Chemo Mouthpiece

It's been long enough since my last treatment that I can finally confidently say this.... the Chemo Mouthpiece works!

"The Chemo Mouthpiece is an FDA-cleared oral cryotherapy device intended to be used to cool the oral mucosa to reduce the incidence and severity of chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in adult patients."

Last round of chemo, my mouth was so sore that I couldn't talk or even smile for days. I tried using ice chips to cool my mouth with the first treatment, but it didn't work for me, so I did research to see if any alternative solution existed... and I stumbled across the Chemo Mouthpiece.

"After battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma and experiencing firsthand the painful effects of oral mucositis during chemotherapy, founder David Yoskowitz knew there had to be a better way.... David used his engineering expertise to design a simple yet effective oral cryotherapy device."

My oncologists had never heard of this device, and it turns out that the company is so new that they are just now getting started with distributing their product. They were able to send my oncologist a sample of the mouthpiece, and my oncologist gave the sample to me. The sample even got here before my previous infusion! It made me feel so special.

Let me tell y'all... The mouthpiece didn't hurt to use, and it was so comfortable that I almost became doubtful that it would work. I thought, how is it possible that such a painful problem have such a comfortable solution? Well, after my infusions, I've had little to no mouth pain!! It worked!!

I am a humble witness to a glimpse into the beautifully interweaved landscape of stories and experiences the Lord has curated and crafted for each one of us, and I've learned time and time again that I can trust Him to pull me through anything!

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High

will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

This I declare about the Lord:

He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;

he is my God, and I trust him."

Psalm 91:1-2 NLT