Hi
I am new to the forum so firstly to introduce myself. I am 52 and was diagnosed with HPV positive squamous cell carcinoma in 3 lymph nodes but the primary was not found. They took my tonsils out when they did the biopsy and are working on basis the primary was base of tounge.
I have done three weeks of radiotherapy and 3 cycles of chemo. I have been told the radio therapy is the most important treatment. The chemo just adds a little extra to it.
I am now really struggling and can’t really face another chemo session. It worsens the side effects and makes me feel dreadful. My mouth is so sore and my throat so painful like glass and sandpaper. I dread eating it’s such a horrible experience.
I just don’t know how to get through the next three weeks of treatment.
I do have a tummy peg and having me using to take meds as they make me vomit if I take them orally. Not started using for food yet. Need to discuss with the team this week.
