Hi - a quick update. I had a full day yesterday - cisplatin and lots of saline, followed by radiotherapy number 1.
Taking all my meds as instructed - I do feel a bit queasy today, it feels a bit like car /motion sickness, nothing I can't handle so far. Just had a mint tea and that tasted nice. Appetite seems to have dipped, but forcing myself to eat anyway. I was sent home with the anti-sickness / steroids/ reflux / Laxido medication, plus Difflam mouthwash. All sounds familiar!
My mask was very tight! But the team worked out a way to create more room so I could eventually start the treatment. Due to the adjustments, they took a few images against the plan to ensure all still aligned, so it took about 15 mins instead of the usual 10. But I requested music, which the young team member immediately apologised for .... but I was delighted as it was '80s tunes! It got half way through the 4th track.
Helen x
Well done Helen, off and running, it'll fly by now if you're the same as most; be over before you know it!
Metastatic SCC diagnosed 8th October 2013. Modified radical neck dissection November, thirty-five radiotherapy fractions with 2xCisplatin chemo Jan/Feb 2014. Recurrence on larynx diagnosed July 2020 so salvage laryngectomy in September 2020.
Great. You’re on your way. I had music but didn’t hear a thing I was so busy swivelling my eyes round to look at the machine as it passed round me. The mask was tight because iof the fluids. It will be better the next day.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Well done be over before you no it 
Well you're ticking off those days. How many chemos are you having?
Don't forget if the anti sickness meds don't work there are better ones your team can give you. Don't be brave. Tell them how awful you feel and you'd like something done about it.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
If you’re just having the two you’re getting a hefty dose each time so no wonder you’re feeling sick. Keep drinking. That’s important. At least it means you have some time to recover. Well done.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
