Welcome to the Cancer Chat forum Candolim although I'm sorry about your dad's neck. It sounds very painful.

As you'll see here, this does seem to be a common side side effect of radiotherapy but fingers crossed the cream that your dad is using will start to be effective soon.

There is a really useful discussion on the forum called radiotherapy for throat cancer that was created by one of our members towards the end of 2018. It has gone on to be a really popular and useful resource for members at various stages of their head/neck cancer journeys so do be sure to have a look and join in if you have any other questions as they're all very friendly and helpful.

Our cancer nurses are just a phone call away if you'd like to talk things through with them as well. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040.

Best wishes to you both,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator