Appearance

Pretty much yes. But it’s temporary. Mist of us make a pretty uneventful recovery if we keep our weight up, stay hydrated do as our team tells us to and be kind to ourselves 

Hi I was extremely tired during later part of treatment so yes supposed aged  me a little and yes I’ve a few more lived lines in my face but that could be I’m getting older as well I still walk daily and when weather allows ride my bike up to 60 km a day it’s not an electric one it’s all me so at 68 soon I reckon that’s not bad. Plus this week have been digging at allotment. One life just live it is y motto. 

hazel x

Well done you, I am 56 and watching my husband going through this, I am only working half time at the moment and feel like I am out of energy by time bed time comes.So well done for getting this far x

Thanks you im 7 years this year post treatment. Recovery is a marathon nit a sprint. Let h8m sleep when he needs to I found 20 min power naps helped along with gentle walks I started walking to nearest lamppost literally then each day a bit further. 

hazel x

A few people have said the same about the sleeping, it does feel like as he's not that sleepy anymore so, hopefully it's a good sign. Apparently he is taking some steps outside outside these days when I am at work. So fingers crossed. All the best x

Hi Spencer. My appearance has altered somewhat but this is down to the ops not radiotherapy. I have had 2 maxillectomies over time and a mandibulectomy so bound to have some appearance changes.My lips don't meet properly and the right side of my mouth droops a bit.  I now look about 90% the same as I did before all my ops and I am happy with that. I feel the same inside and have adjusted to the changes and my family say they don't even notice anymore.

Lyn

Im the same as Sophie where my appearance has changed quite a bit but this is due to 3 surgeries with reconstructive surgery, but the actual radio/chemo will not change your actual appearance . All the best .

                     Chris

Hi, 

my surgeries were on my tongue so not visible on the outside unless I try to stick my tongue out, it points to the side. 

From my neck dissection I have a scar that will hopefully fade (1 month post-op) and an asymmetric smile. That is hopefully going to sort itself out in some months.