back of neck tender to touch...

16 months post CRT and I still get twinges... neck and throat...3 monthly reviews and  dental checks put my mind at rest.

Peter

We went through together - although in different hospitals.  My neck on the side where they did the least RT has become really itchy in the last week or so - just down by the collar bone.  Also the back of my neck gets itchy, but not to the extent of my neck.  E45 anti itch cream sorts it out for a few hours, but it is annoying in the night.  Like you, I assume it is some healing going on.  I will ask at my next follow-up appointment.

I have my oncology meeting next week.. so I will raise the question.

My tongue still gets sore.. especially towards the back teeth.. but only to be expected I suppose 

My tongue has now settled down, but I still get tenderness around a molar that was right in the firing line.  Not really a problem, just the after effects of what we went through.  I am awaiting an oral surgery appointment as my teeth are wearing away quickly, probably due to excessive chewing in order to get food ready to swallow.  I just want to make sure they don't split as they are forming a ridge that I feel may get caught accidently whilst eating.

that sounds a bit grim.. hope all goes well .. 

PFJTHS said:

forming a ridge that I feel may get caught accidently

Is this at the back of your teeth where they meet the gum, Peter? 

No, it is the front teeth,  The back of the top of the lower front teeth are wearing.  I can see where the upper teeth slide across as I chew.  So the lower teeth have a step at the top and I am concerned that I may split off the front of those teeth if I catch anything hard.