Radiotherapy for throat cancer

Hi all my partner has had radiotherapy , he finished his treatment April 10th , he is really suffering with bad pain coming from his ear up to his head , it happens every time he eats , first thing in the morning, has anyone else suffered this , he has lost 4half stone , he can only get one little finger in his mouth , it just won’t open , he has been checked by the dentist and his teeth are all ok , as you can imagine we are worried, but trying to stay positive, he has his scan next week , thank you  

 

  • Hi Zoeleeann,

     

    My husband just got his diagnosis today, so I have no experience to draw on at present but we have been told that pain from the ear is likely and that the muscles can stiffen up due to treatment and the inflammation response, combined with disuse. Maybe the doctors could recommend some form of muscle relaxant or gentle massage or exercises? It's really good news that his teeth are ok. I wish you both the best and that the next scan shows positive results.

     

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