12 week MRI results this week

Hi just take it ine day at a time you've done the hard part treatment worrying won’t change the scan result. I waited 18 weeks almist for my pet Ct scan my trust  didn’t scan any earlier than that so I was aware from day 1 how long after treatment I would be scanned. I decided i wasn’t  going to waste 18 weeks worrying. The 11 th will soon be here worrying won’t change anything. A few people have shown hot spots on scans and either wait to be rescanned or biopsies. we would love to say all will be ok but only a few more days to wait. Pop back on when youve got your results. Likewise a few have had issues swallowing it does take time some longer than others to regain normal swallow. Does epiglottis sound familiar that’s what stops food going into lungs. 
hugs Hazel please try not to stress about things you’ve no direct control over. 

It is draining not feeling like you are making any progress...my symptoms can even change within the day...morning nauseous... afternoon mucous. One consistent thing is throat pain while swallowing (although I am only 5 weeks post treatment) Good luck at your appointment on the 11th, I wish I had a fast forward button I could just press to get to week 12. It is a great community here to lift your spirits though :-) Karen 

Alfienangel said:

She thinks it might be the flap that stops food going into your my lungs (can't remember it's name).  The RT was actually on the front of my throat, thecheaviest dose of RT, I have/had hyoparnygeal cancer in the Piroform Fossa.

Your throat is going to be sore for quite a while. My cancer was at the base of my tongue, millimetres away from my epiglottis and from the piriform fossa so I understand how you are feeling. I used to have to double or triple swallow for quite a while. 

I was still having a fair bit of pain at 12 weeks though I could push past it to eat so I had an MRI before the scheduled PET. That was clear thank heavens....the PET was a different story 

As for appetite....I could happily go without food easily for six months. I just ate to keep myself alive. No joy in it whatsoever but slowly slowly my taste for food came back, swallowing became easier and life was better

Thank you.  Itsx always encouraging reading your comments.  Let see how the 11th goes.    X

The period after treatment is a different challenge isn’t it ? It’s just as hard in a way but day by day plod the marathon.