Hi everyone. Husband successfully treated for tonsil cancer 2 years ago with surgery, chemo and a lot of radiotherapy. Bit concerned that recently his memory has deteriorated and he is muddling words sometimes too. He's got a follow up appointment soon, but I am a bit concerned about the increased risk of dementia. I know isn't necessarily that, but I know it is a recognised risk. Anyone else had similar?
a lot of radiotherapy
Hi. How much?
We usually get 65 to 73 Rads.
I had 65, I mentioned to my oncologist that I was losing words but he rightly pointed it that I was in my early 70s and I might just be old.
That was three years ago and I don’t think I have deteriorated.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
He is still under frequent review so mention it at his next one. The other thing I might suggest is a quick visit to his GP to make sure he hasn’t had a TIA. RT can affect the carotid arteries
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Well it depends what you call frequent
As opposed to every six months in the last year.
I would have suggested that if his next appointment was distant that you phone his CNS asking to be seen earlier but you have already clarified that point
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I meant that at least he is seem more regularly than the six month interval we get in our last one or two years but it is of no consequence. He has an appointment soon and you’ll be able to discuss it
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
