I had a small hard lump on my neck around the beginning of February. This steadily grew and after a long delay my GP surgery referred me for an ultrasound scan. This showed something seriously wrong and I was referred to the cancer dept. First signs indicated a thyroid cancer, but three different scans later the PET scan suggested the cancer originated in the throat. By now the neck swelling was a considerable size. Treatment options seemed hard to decide, but eventually chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy was decided upon. I’ve just finished my first bout of chemo and am feeling pretty dreadful- nauseous, wiped out and having to force myself to drink and eat. I’m sure this is very common but eating / drinking when you feel about to throw up is a challenge! I’d welcome any tips.
Hi Deadset. Listen to Hazel. She managed to avoid much chemo nausea. Your chemo team wil gave something better. Lay it on thick. They don’t want you wasting away. They will help. I was lucky enough to avoid chemo but I was quite sick with the RT. Eat little and often and don’t bother about proper nutrition just get something down you like. Later on in treatment when your mouth is too sore for you to eat you’ll have Fortisips or Ensures which are a total nutritional drink.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
