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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)
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@joannemulholland7

I went to San Diego for my treatment (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma) but live in Oregon. I have an oncologist and ENT who see me routinely, test me regularly, and treat the aftermath of 40 treatments of radiation and 7 weeks of chemo. Both are very pro-active in my care. For this I am grateful. Dealing with the lingering effects of radiation has been a challenge for me.

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William Olsen, Volunteer Mentor | @hrhwilliam | Oct 8, 2023

Hi @joannemulholland7. Welcome. You went a long way for care. My sister lives south of Bend and also travels for care, just usually not to the other end of the West Coast.
There is some good information on this and other discussions within the H&N Cancer group. If you have specific concerns feel free to start a new discussion and it usually doesn't take long for others to see what the concern is.
The lingering effects of radiation is a challenge for for most but someday you should have that day when you have forgotten about any issues, at least for that day, and then you know it is getting better with time.
When did you finish up with treatments?

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