Five weeks post radiotherapy

Hi everyone

It feels like ages since I have been on here. Anyway I thought I would give a quick update. As the title states I am five weeks out and doing remarkably well - better than expected. 

Positive points

• No longer on regular pain meds, I just take paracetamol/Ibuprofen as and when.
• No longer need to use Fortisip.
• Eating a more varied diet 
• Going back to work on 12th August (phased return, cancer comes under the Disability Act)
• Not suffering any major fatigue
• Monthly rather than weekly appointments to see my cancer nurse
• I have been told I don't need a follow up scan.

Work in progress

• Taste buds are still knackered, but whatever I am tasting now has become the new normal.
• I have a very dry mouth which is worse on a morning ( I sleep with my mouth open #notpretty). This kicked in two weeks post RT. I guess it is just a waiting game to see if that improves?
• I have a stiff/hard neck and a double chin. I am doing neck exercises to help improve movement etc.
• Sleep is pants due to the dry mouth and tickly cough - I purchased a humidifier from some advice I found on this forum (Dani, Hazel, Peter) which has helped somewhat.

I feel as though I am moving in the right direction and I will remain positive for the future.

I am thankful for this forum, which has allowed me to work through this journey.  

I wish everyone well and thanks for reading 

Dawn x