Lymph node

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Hi all,

If you've had RT on lymph nodes do they disappear or just shrink? as mine is still there but a lot smaller, nothing the size it was.9 weeks post treatment.

Mark

RadioactiveRaz over 1 year ago

Hi mine disappeared by week 5 of treatment. Some people shrink over time there’s no one size fits all. We’re all different in how we react l my pet ct scan was 18 weeks post treatment so yiuve plenty of time keep off dr Google and keep doing what you're doing.
it’s not easy but trust the treatment.

Hazel

Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz 35 radiotherapy and 2 chemo 3 rd cancelled. HPV tonsil cancer 7 lymph nodes. 8 years post treatment living a great life.
No questions too daft to ask.

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Spider3 over 1 year ago in reply to RadioactiveRaz

Thanks Hazel , just wondered if they stay just small lumps

RadioactiveRaz over 1 year ago in reply to Spider3

I had one big in my collar bone we called it Larry was the size of a small plum by time treatment started he went as I said week 5. I had 6 others but I never felt them so can’t say they were in places where I couldn’t feel. P maybe don’t touch them for a week or so then have a feel. But I wouldn’t stress.the scans will tell

Hazel

Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz 35 radiotherapy and 2 chemo 3 rd cancelled. HPV tonsil cancer 7 lymph nodes. 8 years post treatment living a great life.
No questions too daft to ask.

I’m also an ambassador for https://oraclehnc.org.uk/

A leading head and neck cancer charity.

This is a link to a webinar i did with Oracle explaining the process of diagnosis.

https://oraclehnc.org.uk/oracle-launches-new-webinar-series-to-support-head-neck-cancer-patients

Former Member over 1 year ago

Lump on my neck was zapped and disappeared.... both tonsils also gone

RadioactiveRaz over 1 year ago in reply to Former Member

Hi Peter did your uvula melt as well? Mine did I’ve just a tiny stump there. Oh the joys.

Hazel

Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz 35 radiotherapy and 2 chemo 3 rd cancelled. HPV tonsil cancer 7 lymph nodes. 8 years post treatment living a great life.
No questions too daft to ask.

I’m also an ambassador for https://oraclehnc.org.uk/

A leading head and neck cancer charity.

This is a link to a webinar i did with Oracle explaining the process of diagnosis.

https://oraclehnc.org.uk/oracle-launches-new-webinar-series-to-support-head-neck-cancer-patients

Beesuit over 1 year ago in reply to RadioactiveRaz

RadioactiveRaz said:
did your uvula melt as well

Mine too and the back of my tongue. When oncologist showed me on the scope how much tongue muscle had disappeared it was quite shocking. He was surprised I could swallow well. It never crossed my mind that I couldn’t. Strange.

Dani

Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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Former Member over 1 year ago in reply to RadioactiveRaz

Yes.... just a small V shaped piece left

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