Throat and eating and drinking problems

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I finished my last radiotherapy session yesterday.

For the last couple of days having problems with appetite and eating and drinking. After swallowing liquids, tea and water, it hurts a little  going down and only have lukewarm drinks.  Eating same discomfort.   Along with this, no appetite.  I know things will get worse, but I was thin before getting cancer  and know  l have lost weight.   I will contact one of the cancer nurses if it continues.

If there are any tips you can give, if you have experienced these symptoms.

Thank you

Angela

  • Hi Angela,

    I was given a liquid medicine which coats the area as you swallow and numbs it, I also had strong pain relief. I was given this by the radiologist bur I notice you have finished your radiotherapy so contact the nurses and they should help.

    Sharon