Well here we are already, week 3 done halfway, down hill now !!!. So week 3 arrived and just as they said side effects start. I've ended up with slight swelling on my tounge, producing a lot of saliva ulcerated patches and a patch that feels like it's burnt!!. My swallow is fine and throat is a little sore but it doesn't cause me an issue. It's the "burnt " patch that is causing the biggest issue. No hot food or drink, no carbonated drinks, no sharp edges.
So now we are looking at how to supplement my diet with cold meals, cant eat yoghurt all the time. Luckily I have a fantastic wife who's doing her utmost to keep me fed and caloried. My wife and daughter (she's brilliant too) are swaping recipies to try to keep me going.
With 3 more weeks to I'm not sure how much worse the side effects will get, but we shall see I'm sure there is more to come.
Well done … half way. Do you have Fortisips or Ensures to top up your calories?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
