Fungal accumulation pain post radiation

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Asked for Female, 46 Years

My mother was diagnosed as a case of Left Buccal Mucosa cancer in the month of Dec 2017.. We had taken radiation therapy and chemotherapy as suggested by the doctor and completed it successfully a month ago. However post the treatment completion we saw a lump in the affected area which has now turned into black in color. On further tests, it was concluded as nothing harmful cells but bacteria (fungal) accumulation. However she is struggling with lot of pain and not able to bare it.Please suggest

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