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

 

Parents
  • Hi Laura,

    Thank you and sorry Micks side effects ramped up. Although temporary it doesnt make it any easier at the time and wish him well and I hope you are coping and doing ok as well.

    Hope Mick has a good week and keep us posted.

    Ian

  • Hi Ian. Good luck for tomorrow,I am sure all will be absolutely fine,let us know when results  are in . I had a 10 day wait hopefully yours will be quicker 

     

    hazel who is  getting ready for road trip ,taking 96 ensures with us in then car just in case. Lol bush tucker trials on the beach ! 

  • Hi Hazel

    Thank you and fingures crossed. Frustrating as ive been told results should be available fri/mon latest but has to go through treatment team/consultant.My next appt not till 19th March so hoping to get sooner as a while to wait..Will let you know tho once I know.

    Lol enjoy your roap trip and Ensures are gross enough without drinking them warm...eeeeewwwwhhhh!
    I can only take cold straight from fridge but enjoy your latest little adventure anyways. Your certainly making the most of your recovery and good for you.

    ianx

  • hi Ian 

    i would kick n scream at them for an earlier appointment will take cool bag with ice in agree warm ensures are deffo a step too far xx just lie back n think positive thoughts like u have done since day 1 

    h 

  • Hi everyone. Just sat and read through all 28 pages of this forum lol. I've been taking notes all the way through for my upcomng journey and can't thank everyone enough for sharing. I am due to get my upper wisdom teeth removed on Thursday then I am due to start my first chemo session (first of 2) on the 4th March and then 30 sessions (6 weeks) of RT. 

    I'll be keeping a close eye and will share anything I can pick up that might help others, this is just the kind of help I've needed, advice from people who are actually going through it.

    I wish everyone well and good luck with everything.

     

    Gary

  • Hi Gary,

    sorry you are joining our club but really wish you well on your journey.

    If you have read through you will see there are many wonderful people who are kind, caring and we all try and help each other. Please keep us posted as you progress and I have put a link to my blog where i have put, not only my warts and all journey but a collection of tips in one place, gathered from my own experience as well as many from others on here as well

    radiotherapythroat.home.blog

    kind

    regards
    Ian

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  • Hi Gary,

    sorry you are joining our club but really wish you well on your journey.

    If you have read through you will see there are many wonderful people who are kind, caring and we all try and help each other. Please keep us posted as you progress and I have put a link to my blog where i have put, not only my warts and all journey but a collection of tips in one place, gathered from my own experience as well as many from others on here as well

    radiotherapythroat.home.blog

    kind

    regards
    Ian

Children
  • Yes, an exclusive club and not out of choice but here we are. Feeling part of this group will definitely help.

    I've started reading your blog as well so will have another go tomorrow.

    I'm meeting a guy at work tomorrow who has been through this already and he is going to try and put any of my fears at bay.

    I will pass on any other tips I find.