Hi Everyone, My name is Dawn, I used to come on here years ago. When my partner got diagnosed with stage 2 throat cancer, and eventually got radiotheraphy treatment for it. And with all the ups and downs of the cancer diagnoses and treatment etc. You helps us loads. bless you. As you understood how we both felt etc.
The point is, iam back on now, is he has been suffering, from a really dry throat the last 2 months more so around the front of his throat I gather. And a feelings of wanting to clear his throat at times. And also at when eating sometimes feelings, he might choke. He is scared to go to hospital in general due to his phobia, and with covid about, making him much worse on top. To not go. As he is social phobic in general.
He is not in pain and can eat slowly with lots of gravy, on his food. He is worried sick his cancer has come back. Has any one got an idea what is going on?
Also his local GP has retired after 30 years, that he trusted and could talk to in November just gone. And to get him to go to his local surgery now is even harder.
I would really appricate anyone's advice or help regards above. As iam worried myself to say the least with thanks. Dawn.
Hi Aprilrain. Do contact the hospital but it might just be silent reflux A lot of us HNC patients get it and are in medication for it.
Good luck.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening Dawn, i also remember you and your husband initial post, so sorry to hear about your husband phobia. I would advise you to get a face to face appointment with his consultant, I know we are in difficult times with covid but seeing his consult will put his mind at ease and investigate the symptoms he is having especially with his history. The sooner he is seen the better it will be, maybe his Dr can ask for a speedy appointment. Hopefully, it's nothing to worry about as I have many false alarms but felt a lot better once I was seen. Wishing you both all the best. Take care.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
Do let me know how he gets on. Fingers crossed it’s something that can be sorted quickly.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening Dawn, i understand your husbands feelings and that he continues to feel better with the gargling, sometimes it can be something simple. I once was convinced my cancer had returned again after my third operation as it had the telltale symptoms even my consultant was concerned so he sent me for an x-ray and it turned out i had two teeth that were playing up, it was a big weight off my mind but my consultant said any slight changes should be looked into but we are all different and all have different anxieties. Im all good thanks and hoping this year is easier for us all with this Covid. Wishing you all the best.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
