Hi 

Thank you for kind words ,welcome to the world of dissolving tissue ! My uvulva ( the dangly bit or clacker ) at back of throat as also disintegrated now just a stump ! Like my hubby said it’s no wonder we feel crap from time to time the radiotherapy is really brutal and we are the lucky ones compared to 10/20 years ago our radiotherapy is so targeted nit just a general blast like it was back then !.

Great news enjoy Greece m i too am waiting for Elbie to post her update .

factor 50 on the neck and plenty if shade and Jo will be fine ,we are getting ready for our next trip to Spain ,will Ben updating blog at weekend to celebrate my one year since radiotherapy finished !

h x

Thanks H- & we both wish you a Happy Anniversary! A year is fab! What a relief for you :-) Enjoy your celebrations & I'll read your blog.

The Ultra sound bloke today said watch for any lumps or bumps & get it checked asap-if any recurrence happens it's usually within the 1st year so to reach that mile stone is really good- Gives us all hope!

Have a great holiday too! Yes we have everything! Factor 50, lots of various hats with ever increasing brim sizes, those cycling neck scarf things & even bought a little beach tent to provide shade! x

Hi yiunwill Ben fine just remember if on any prescription meds take a copy of script with you as well just in case you get asked and chill out and enjoy. Worst part of travelling for me isn’t the time from going into security where my water bottle has to be empty to finding a boots or WH Smith aid side quickmtip takes a 100 mil travel bottle withnunid he needs to keep mouth moist ! Then enjoy I also now take 100 mil bottle while travelling with my mouthwash in so can freshen up in loo plus on airpcraft .we are sailing this time so won’t have same problems 

h x look forwats to hearing about journey in your return 

Thanks for the tip about the water! Wouldn't have thought of that! But yes he can't go far or for very long without water so I'll do that-take the a 100ml bottle or 2 with water in it!

Will report back! Hope to book Spain in October too if all goes well with this one-fingers crossed x

Hi, i take a bottle house to airport security, then buy 2 for plane once through. Also an extra for leaving plane incase long passport delay. Safe trip.

Hi

Ive recently been diagnosed with throat cancer and am due to start 6 weeks of radiotherapy and 2 sessions of chemo on the 16th of September.

Ive had a good read through this thread to get a better idea of what’s to come! Everyone’s posts have been so helpful to prepare me and I now feel I know the best and worst case scenario with the treatment. 

I hope to add my journey to this and might even try and blog too! 

Kelly x 

Hi Kelly welcome to our small and exclusive club that nine of us wanted to be in !Today is my one year anniversary of my last radiotherapy session if anything can spur you in I am sat eating a bacon sandwich  ! Ok it’s not the easiest thing to eat but looking back it’s a big leap. 

General message to everyone 

Yep its been a year since radioactiveraz finished radiotherapy! So for all the new people hope this gives you hope and for the others it will be your turn soon .Ive updated  be the blog  today with a few bits and pieces ,hope everyine no matter where they are in treatment and recovery are ok and keep in touch  together we are all stronger than trying to get through this ordeal separately.

in the mean while come on Manchester United we need a win !

H x

Hi Kelly,

Am sorry to hear of your diagnosis but I keep saying there is light at the end of the tunnel and although its a challenging treatment/recovery you do get through it and come out the other end.

Glad you found the thread helpful and have a read of my blog along with Hazels as we both logged our journeys from the get go. Hopefully you will pick up some insight and awareness of potential road ahead as well as some positive tips.

Stay stong and we are only a message away. Happy if you even want to PM and 1:1.

Please let us know if we can help in anyway

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Onwards & Upwards

ian

Hi all

Holiday Tip/Insurance

Obviously not for everyone but thought I would pass on.

Cut long story short, I'm feeling healthier than ever and bit the bullet and booked my beloved Las Americas, Tenerife for next year.
Graeme - get practising as I'll be coming to one of your gigs.

Was given a strong recommendation for insurance re cover and cost by colleague who has used and in similar circumstances and you can go online and have a look or phone

https://www.insurancewith.com

Again not for all but if helps even one we always book package holiday well in advance and via Jet2 holidays. They give out vouchers for £60 off next holiday and you can pick up a code from ebay for £0.99p then apply it to your final invoice to activate the £60 discount. Code sent within minutes to apply.

thought I'd mention 

Remember to drink plenty water !

Onwards & Upwards

Ian