Head pain

My husband is diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer.

he has had 35 sessions of radiotherapy and 2 chemotherapy.

7 weeks after treatment ended he is very weak, appetite poor, can't put weight on.  Drinks 3 fortisips daily.

choking on the thick phlegm.

The smell in his mouth is back again as is the mouth pain... which he now has daily head pains ( hence I am worried now).

i have been in touch with McMillan nurse but I feel he should have a scan to see what's going on.  I will request one tomorrow, but with COVID 19 things still on hold.

i worry so much for him.  He won't open up to talk about things.

Any advice?

  • Hi Summer83,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about the difficulties your husband is having - this sounds like a really tough situation and I can certainly understand your worries. It sounds like you're doing the right thing by speaking to his doctor/specialist - this is the only real advice I can offer as it's important that any medical concerns are checked out. I hope you were able to speak to them and that you can find out more about this - and I hope things are able to ease for him and yourself soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator