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Hi Steve ... even in my case - going back to 14-15 yrs - there was not much emphasis placed on how important and/or critical it is to do exercises to the mouth and jaw. Since I was able to eat, swallow, drink, and talk (except for hearing) just like prior to treatment - I did not place much emphasis and importance on the exercises (and I was not aware at all of the late effects of radiation on HNC survivors).
Agree - a lot of advancements in medicine now, but believe there is nothing yet to stop or delay the late effects of radiation - except EXERCISES !
A promise to myself - like you - I exercise daily - about 10 - 15 mins. This is to avoid and/or keep at bay having a feeding tube inserted in me for intake of nutrition (per my oncologist in PMCC - he has patients who needs a feeding tube inserted due to swallowing issues).
For info - I live on my own, and am usually on my own when driving - thus I try to stretch my jaw and open wide my mouth -- when and if I remember !!
Take care !!
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To Josh and everyone else who weighed in, thanks for the input and suggestions. My first time posting a question but not my last. This is a great support group. Happy Thanksgiving to all even though it’s a holiday mostly about eating.
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Hi y’all, Holy Moly, I’m only 6 months post 35 radiation treatments and 6 chemotherapy. Doing so well I stopped my exercises. Since reading all of your posts I’m going to make the swallowing and jaw exercises a part of my daily routine again in case late side affects occur. Thanks for sharing.