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Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 21 7:27am | Replies (93)
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@kathleenmkastrup

I’m 4 weeks out and had the same experiences you described, and the same sense of despair. But today I felt a real turning point. I finally noticed a reduction in mouth pain and my throat healed enough to swallow a little “solid” food. Had a jar of baby food yesterday and a banana today!
I think you’re going through the worst part of this; everything piles on. Imagine a better time. Good thoughts your way.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 18 5:56pm

I like your phrase of hitting a "real turning point". Side effects can seem insurmountable and the improvements so miniscule, then boom, there's a noticeable improvement that gives hope.

@tbveblen, thanks for your message that gives hope. It's been a further 2 weeks since you posted. Have there been further improvements? How are you doing?

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