Happy Easter and Questions for the Hice Mind

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Steve: Tonsil Cancer HPV16. Discharged 5 March. Now on regular checks.

Well, I went back to work (part-time)last week. And it was alright, I suppose. I have a very dry throat which is causing a croaky voice first thing.Im using assorted lotions and potions, but a croaky voice and a dry larynx are a real nuisance.

Everything seems to be healing. The inside of my right cheek seems a little swollen but doesn't hurt.  

Now the weather is getting sunny I had better think about suncream. What factor do people use? I have marking where the radiotherapy was. I presume I put it there? I have a big hat! I might get a bandana. LoL

Stephen 

  • Factor 50 for a year every day whether it’s sunny or not. 
    You can get away with 30 after that first year 

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  • I use factor 50 with 5 stars. After trying many over the past two years I’ve found the Nivea ‘Protect and Moisture’ spray-on easiest to use and most effective as it moisturises too. (That said, I saw today that Morrisons do their own version more cheaply so might try that next.) 

  • Hi bandana is- useful thing I carry one even now. Factor 50 on neck and 30 I use daily on my neck its routine for me. Spending g 3/4 months  I. Spain at home 50 on neck 30 elsewhere that’s exposed. Dry mouth is the big one for most of us try sugar free gum and carry a water spray that’s a top we’ve found out recently ftom s hesd snd neck late efffcts nurses webinar. Spraying doesn’t remove what saliva you've got just adds to it. 
    Hazel x

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  • Factor 50 - I use Altruist & a neck protector from Solbari

  • Hi Steve

    I've always been carefull in the sun, as my mum had skin cancer which eventually spread everywhere, i finally lost her a month ago to it.

    But dumbly i haven't thought about sun cream for my face.Thanks for bringing this up, it'll be on my shopping list for tomorrow !!

    Hope your doing well, take care 

    Cat x

  • Factor 50, wide brimmed hat and be prepared to cover up your neck if it starts tingling,  I always try to sit in the shade now, but am happy to walk and do things in the sun.  Life goes on.

    Peter
    See my profile for more details of my convoluted journey
  • I find a bandana good for keeping it off my neck, and one that is soaked in cool water on really hot days is heaven !

    Cat x