Other treatments for lip cancer

Other therapies may be added to help with your general state of health and any side effects of treatment:

• Antinausea medications if nausea occurs

• Blood cell growth factors to increase the number of white blood cells if these get too low during treatment

• Blood transfusions to temporarily replace blood components such as red blood cells that have dropped to low levels as a result of treatment

• Dietary counseling to help maintain strength and nutritional status

• Occupational and physical therapy to help with swallowing problems