What can I do/not do after radiotherapy finished?

Well done getting this far. 
sorry can’t help with hair 

I lost no weight in treatment but a little afterwards. I don’t think it compromised my recovery. I had no appetite for six months. Radiation fatigue can be pretty overwhelming so just be careful you don’t eat too little. 
Re your dentures. You are entitled to free treatment including dentures at your hospital. The only thing is that you have to push for it. Insist on an appointment at your next review. Lay it on thick and say you can’t eat. 

Thanks Dani. Didn't realise I could get dentures for free. I'm normally a private patient at the dentist. It is true that I can't chew properly cos I had two molars removed and now have a molar at the bottom with none at the top. With no front teeth I can't bite either.

I don't have another appointment except to find out "the results" in 7 weeks.

Meg

MAD MEG said:

I don't have another appointment except to find out "the results" in 7 weeks.

Meg

Then give your CNS a ring and get her to fix an appointment with restorative dentist at the hospital. You may have to push for it but anybody who has had RT to head is entitled to free treatment 

Hi Meg has for hair I had mine highlighted around 4 months post treatment. Do a colour wash on I wouldn't think would cause any arm I hsvr mine highlighted every 3 months now snd no ill effects.
I have a valplast denture my dentist did file mine down  around a year after treatment  she wouldn't do it any earlier as my mouth was still too  sore. Mine is a lower jaw one with 3 teeth on. But yes contact cns to get a dental hospital appointment lay it in thst you aren’t eating. 
hazel 

Hi Meg

I was referred to the Dental Hospital by my consultant and have had great service there. Before that I used to pay privately for the dentist but much too complicated for him to manage now. I paid a very affordable price for my upper dentures after having reconstruction on my upper jaw. I could not afford it privately as much too expensive. The team there are so experienced with head and neck cancers.

Definitely get a referral.

I also got a referral to a dietician to help with advice on eating and weight management. She was great. A dietician should be able to give you the info you need in relation to getting to your desired weight. I got a referral through the public system so I did not have to pay for the service. I was already in the public system and had the name of a dietician but a referral through your consultant should work. Maybe ring the receptionist at your consultant's office and it may even be able to be arranged via phone without an appointment with your consultant.

Best wishes

Lyn

Hi Meg,

I am 10 weeks out of treatment.  Seems like you have done really well.  As to weight... I can't answer your question directly but before treatment I did go out and enjoy eating everything that I may never have been able to eat again and put on some weight.  I maintained that weight during treatment but worked with my dietitians to ensure that I went back to my pre diagnosis weight gradually since treatment ended. My advice would be to contact your dietitian and discuss with them - it does not need to be at your next formal appointment.  Even at this stage calories are vital to the body restoring itself, but they should be able to help you plan a safe weight loss regime.

Yes you should get this done on the NHS as it’s related to treatment. I got this info from the dentist and my team.  I’m sorry you’re going through this. I persevered and never took my partials out and never had issues. In a few weeks your mouth may change and reduce swelling. But it sounds like you’ll need a new partial