8 weeks after radiotherapy to throat-Is this normal?

Hi. My husband is 8 weeks post radiotherapy for tonsil/lymph node cancer.  He is doing ok apart from a continuing sore throat - varies from day to day but always there. It did improve a bit at week 4 post radio but has got worse.  At a review last week they put the camera down and said it looked "as we would expect" and that throat was still swollen but everything looked ok. He has tried all the usual remedies but nothing helps. He is tetting very fed up and feels it should be a lot better. He also now has lymphoedema of neck area.  Has anybody had a persisting sore throat for so long? Thanks!

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  • I'm sorry about the length of time your husband has had his sore throat for. It must be very frustrating for him, especially when the remedies you've been trying don't seem to be helping.

    A sore throat does come under the list of side effects from radiotherapy as mentioned here but hopefully some of our members will pop by soon to offer their solutions. I know you've spoken to some of our regular head and neck cancer members already but you can speak to more of them on this discussion just here.

    Our cancer nurses may be able to offer some suggestions as well so do give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm sorry about the length of time your husband has had his sore throat for. It must be very frustrating for him, especially when the remedies you've been trying don't seem to be helping.

    A sore throat does come under the list of side effects from radiotherapy as mentioned here but hopefully some of our members will pop by soon to offer their solutions. I know you've spoken to some of our regular head and neck cancer members already but you can speak to more of them on this discussion just here.

    Our cancer nurses may be able to offer some suggestions as well so do give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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