Has anyone had Radiation before ?

Posted by butterbean5 @butterbean5, Nov 11 10:56am

Hello I am on my last round of Radiation and it has been rough, my throat is so raw and hoarse, they say it may take a few weeks or more to get your full voice back, any one have any answers for me?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Nov 11 12:49pm

@butterbean5,
Welcome to Mayo Connect. To match you up with members who have had similar radiation experience, would you care to share what type of cancer you were being treated for? Was the radiation to your throat?

lizzyj58 | @lizzyj58 | Nov 11 3:42pm

One person said Manuka honey helped, mix with a little warm water and sip. Might help you.

heart4wi | @heart4wi | Nov 12 8:43pm

I had trachael cancer, and my throat was very sore for the first weeks after radiation. You will find it heals over time. I think after two months I no longer noticed it, though I avoided spicy, crunchy, and overly hot foods.

Good luck!

ronsale | @ronsale | Nov 13 12:13pm

A little over a year ago I had high dose radiation to stop bleeding from malignant lesion on kidney. Bleeding was stopped and I had no side effects.

anniez1943 | @anniez1943 | Nov 14 5:24pm

@ronsale
I don't know what radiation you "might" be having, but I had 30 rounds after a mastectomy last year. Had zero side effects. Best of luck to you.