Eating

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Morning I had radiotherapy on my upper back t10 a 5 day course I’m having trouble eating I’ve not really eaten for days and drinking water as I get pain doing this is this a part of the radiotherapy I’m taking co codimal before I eat but it’s not really helping also I can’t sleep any advice would be good thank you 

  • Dear Rusty 1

    Thank you for contacting Macmillan. My name is Michael, I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurses on the Macmillan Support Line.

    It is very concerning to hear that you haven’t been able to really eat or drink for days, following radiotherapy on your upper back, due to the pain you are experiencing. This must be very distressing for you.  

    We cannot say what is causing this pain as we do not have access to any of your medical records.

    With any new, worsening or changing symptoms we strongly advise you to seek medical help straightaway.

    If you cannot get an urgent GP appointment today, then you need to contact NHS 111 immediately. If you feel that your condition is ever life threatening, then dial 999.

     I hope this has been helpful.  

    With best wishes, Michael

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

    You can speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email

    REF: MH/SB