Hello
First time post here & wanted to connect & say hi.
In February I was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (T1N3M0). It came as a complete shock and really floored me. Treatment began quite quickly and I’m just about to finish my third cycle of chemotherapy before a 3 week break and then start daily radiotherapy for 6 weeks.
Nasopharyngeal cancer appears to be quite rare so I wanted to connect with people who are going through / have been through similar and those who’ve been through the experience of radiotherapy to the head and neck area.
While chemotherapy has been rough in parts I think I am more anxious and concerned about the side effects of radiotherapy and all the issues that come with it.
I will have a read through of some of the older posts but would really appreciate any advice on how to get through it. I have my radio planning session next week and mask fitting appointment and I’ll be honest I’m just totally dreading it.
Thank you in advance for any advice
3 cycle 
Ask away. Don’t hold back. It’s what we are all here for. Xx
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
You’ll get a look around by the dentist then one of those panoramic X-rays that do your whole jaw.
There are side effects of RT that can have serious ramifications on your jaw if your teeth are unhealthy. That’s why they do it.
what frightens you?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
