Been a while since I visited the forum.
I wanted to celebrate one year since my last RT treatment for tonsil and neck cancer.
As the song says what a difference a day makes well in my case a year.
It’s been tough, having teeth removed, insertion of a feeding tube, constant sickness for 5 weeks and weight loss but I’m doing fine now.
Eating and drinking alcohol isn’t the same due to dry mouth but with the help of acupuncture, sugar free chewing gum and melts for night time it’s ok.
I don’t eat as much as before but that’s no bad thing , on reflection I was greedy. I find small meals suit me tasting menus are great. My new motto to my husband is I’m either eating or drinking (alcohol) can’t do both. Not that I’m drinking a lot of alcohol but I find chewing gum whist having the odd G&T helps with the dryness. It does interfere with the taste but it works for me.
I’ve been away twice this year to Ibiza and Alicante something I only dreamed about last year. The holiday insurance wasn’t as bad as I had expected Next month Crete and we’ve booked a cruise for New Year.
Tomorrow I see our son get married and I’m wearing an incredibly large hat to match my dress (something I promised myself when treatment was tough).
What I would like to say to people starting treatment and those who have recently finished. It is hard there are good days and bad days but the good days increase. You may have heard the phrase your new normal by health care professionals and it’s true you adjust. Be kind to yourself and don’t expect too much too soon.
Aw that is so lovely to read. I'm only 8 weeks post RT plus had neck head dissection in march. I feel so positive now to hear your update. I am eating really well everything but very slowly. Im hoping I
get enthusiastic about food again at some point. I now eat to survive and get my nutrients into me. So hopefully I will get to your point too . It's when the water blisters appear at back of your mo uth and swallowing is painful until they burst. But at least I can eat and never lost any weight during my whole journey. I actually put on 3 kgs so I was lucky. So surreal writing this as I still feell it's happening to someone else not me. But I survived it all and here to enjoy my life again. Heading to Leeds today to see my two year old grandchild so life's good and lots to look forward to. Have an amazing day at your wedding xx
I wanted to celebrate one year since my last RT treatment for tonsil and neck cancer.
It’s so lovely to here such an upbeat update.
My oncologist told me that my cancer would take a year out if my life but that he would cure me.
It did and indeed he did fix me.
That year actually flies by. Things keep improving.
Have a wonderful wedding and I hope the sun shines not only on you and the happy couple on that day but for the rest of your life.
I look forward to your two year update.
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
Thank you and enjoy your meal 
