12 weeks post treatment

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  1. My partner is 12 weeks following radiotherapy for neck cancer. Eating is getting slightly easier and he has good and bad energy day. Recently his throat is feeling more sore when swallowing and his neck feels warm like during treatment. Is this common? X
  • Hi Sadie. 
    Is he being too adventurous with food. Are there any particular triggers? 
    Is there any chance he has thrush? 
    Is he moisturising still and has he any lymphodema? 
    Oh and welcome to the forum, well done your partner. The only way is up now with just the odd down 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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  • Hi Sadie

    Sore throat will come and go, worrying but not uncommon, 16 months after Chemoradio on my head and neck I still get the odd twinge...use a Difflam spray and painkillers....if you are concerned contact your CNS.

    Peter

  • Welcome from me.  Sounds like he is improving.  It is a slow game with the occasional setback.  My throat still gets sore 8 months post treatment if I try to eat too much in one go.  Little and often for food is a good maxim.  Not sure about the warm neck, but if unsure speak to his CNS for reassurance

    Peter
    See my profile for more details of my convoluted journey