So I’m 2 weeks post treatment and I am improving a lot. I seem to of got off lightly with most side effects. I have no fatigue and go to work still and do jobs around the house as we’ve just had it renovated. I can however only sip water and I haven...
Hi, I am 2 months post treatment and for the last 9 days I have had intermittent shooting pain, firstly in my arm. That is now gone but the pain is gone into my lower head. I wonder if anyone has been in such a situation? I was referred to the GP...
Hi Everyone. First, can I say a big thank you to everyone who posts on here. I have been reading your posts, replies and blogs since January, although I have never posted before, and I want say how very much you have helped me. They first thought...
Does anyone wear a band around the rig
Hi all Has anyone any ideas how to get rid of a coated tongue due to dry mouth from radiotherapy? I’ve tried sodium bicarbonate mouthwashes, soft brushing, copper tongue scraper……being careful not to damage newly regenerating taste buds! Also used gels...
Hi everyone i feel Like all I do is ask questions on here but I find it so reassuring hearing other people’s similarities also I think it’s helpful for people to see the different stages after radiotherapy Dave is approaching week 4 post radiotherapy...
Hello everyone If you put brief details of your situation in your profile, you don't need to keep explaining yourself when posting questions, and people trying to answer you can give a better informed response Love Catriona
Hi all. I am on a mend from external beam radiotherapy, finished 6.5 weeks ago. I don't need my strong painkillers anymore, wanted to take paracetamol only when needed. Asked GP for lowering of the dose. I was on 30mg twice a day now on 10mg twice...
Had TORS for tongue cancer 3 weeks ago. Heavy bleed at home 10 days later. Another bleed 2 days later on the ENT ward followed by cauterisation surgery. Further bleed 3 days later at home. Apart from a clotting function analysis (could take weeks...
Hi, thank you for welcoming me to the group and replying to past posts. My husband begins treatment on the 6th Aug. Cisplatin and radiotherapy. He is still yet to have RIG fitted. How close to treatment was this done for those that have one and also,...
