Radiotherapy for Throat Cancer

Hello all,

I have posted my little story on introduce yourself and basically I have been diagnosed with Stage 1 Throat cancer.

The prognosis is hopeful and I remain cheerful and positive. Its taken a while for the actual treatment to start so glad to get on with it at last.

I started my first day of radiotherpy today and have 29 more treatments to go over 6 week period.
I have made a little computer programme that logs my side effects and summarises episodes of each heading and I plan on keeping a daily log of how things went/ how I feel ( good and bad ) and map out my journey. I find it therapuetic.

I will share periodically in the hope that even if it helps one person as well as myself  it will be worthwhile.

So day 1 was fine and I dont really feel any difference or notice anything.
One small point is that the mask made was slightly harder than when it was first made as it has set little harder over the weeks and was a little more moveable on the day made.
Took about 10 mins for actual radiotherpay treatment itself.
Drove home fine.

Meet with advanced practioner nurse every Thurs to discuss progress.
Aware might be a little different along the way but all good after day 1.

 

kind regards

Ian

 

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  • Hi Elbie and welcome to the forum. We are a small group of people going through treatment and like me , those who are or who have supported someone through it. My hubby was diagnosed with tonsil cancer and lymph node metastasis in December 2015 after 5 cycles of chemotherapy and 30 fractions of VMAT radiotherapy plus a neck dissection he has been cancer free and in remission for 2 1/2 years - in fact 3 years ago today he was in hospital gaving had his tonsils removed and multiple biopsies. Just to say that the members here are always happy to answer any questions or just listen when and if you need us - its a tough road but you’re not alone. Caring for a loved one undergoing the treatment comes with its own stresses and anxiety so shout out if you need to chat. If youd like to chat more privately then feel free to send a friend request and Id be more than happy to chat.

    Wishing you all the best with your appointment and pop back and let us know how you’re getting on.

    best wishes

    Emma

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  • Hi Elbie and welcome to the forum. We are a small group of people going through treatment and like me , those who are or who have supported someone through it. My hubby was diagnosed with tonsil cancer and lymph node metastasis in December 2015 after 5 cycles of chemotherapy and 30 fractions of VMAT radiotherapy plus a neck dissection he has been cancer free and in remission for 2 1/2 years - in fact 3 years ago today he was in hospital gaving had his tonsils removed and multiple biopsies. Just to say that the members here are always happy to answer any questions or just listen when and if you need us - its a tough road but you’re not alone. Caring for a loved one undergoing the treatment comes with its own stresses and anxiety so shout out if you need to chat. If youd like to chat more privately then feel free to send a friend request and Id be more than happy to chat.

    Wishing you all the best with your appointment and pop back and let us know how you’re getting on.

    best wishes

    Emma

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