Only one week in to CRT for SCC hpv positive left tonsil cancer. I’ve woken up this morning with a very tender jaw line and looks like it’s swollen. Neck also feels the same. One small blistered area noticeable upper right gum at the back yesterday but that feels slightly better today. Is this a normal reaction so early into treatment?
Feel really frightened.
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