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Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Dec 11, 2023 | Replies (141)Comment receiving replies
Hey Dave,
Most times radiation results no saliva as it did for me.
I will be 7 years out in November and still have dry mouth and nothing has helped.
As for your liquid diet at 6 weeks out.
If you’re able to ingest by mouth you are fortunate.
Keep using your throat!
It took nearly a year before I could ingest oatmeal.
Talk to your oncologist about pain management.
But, if you can get by without pain meds then I suggest staying off them.
Fight the good fight!
MOJO
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Thank you so much for the encouragement. Yes I can do without pain meds other than I take liquid Tylenol 3 times a day.
This morning I ate an egg. On the fridge my wife has a saying. Courage-"Understanding your weaknesses and doing something about it." So with every bite I said courage. and then chased it down with a mixture of Gatorade and water. After that I had a Boost 530 with another 4 oz of Carnation Instant Breakfast drink high calorie. This is definitely a a day to day fight. But one worth getting in the ring everyday.