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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 148 | Andrew . . . you are not alone. My mouth was so blistered after 10 treatments that I had to take a few days off of tx. My RO cut back on the rads and we put in a stomach tube as no way I could eat or swallow anything except small amount of water and that hurt. Got better then went through another bad period in week 4 -once again had to take a few days off. RO told me after last treatment that he was really worried I would not make it through to the end but they find a way by making adjustments, looking for the right pain meds, etc. ( magic mouth wash, morphine patch, oxicodine ) or skipping a few days to let you heal. Good luck to you.
Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".
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