Hi all,
I popped up and introduced myself about 3 weeks into my treatment of 30 RT and 5 chemotherapy for cancer of the right tonsil, tongue base and lymph nodes. I couldn’t be more thankful for all the support I was given on here as it made me see I could get through. I completed my treatment on 29th April. I managed to get to the end without a feeding tube although I was put on a level 3 liquid only diet due to SLT having concerns that food particles were going into my lungs after developing an infection during week 5 of treatment.
I’m now 10 days post radiotherapy and can’t believe how well I am feeling, my mucus has reduced considerably although like lots of you have mentioned I now have the constant dry mouth to content with instead. I have found making homemade ice lollies out of my fortijuices has been a great way to get calories in and keep my mouth moist with the ice at the same time.
My SLT wants me to start introducing foods again now, I’ve managed porridge and soup so far. I tried a crumpet with lots of butter and beans to try to make it soft but struggled with that. I’ve been given lots of ideas of sweet foods to try but I’m not really into sweet things at the moment think living on fruit flavoured fortisips for the last 5 weeks has made me want something savoury.
Has anyone got any ideas of savoury foods I could try to introduce. I know it’s going to take time and I’m happy if I can just get a few spoonfuls down as at least it’s progress in this marathon journey to my new normal.
Thank you Lizzie. Not too bad. Just feel washed out and headachy. I’ll be fine.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
