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I have been following this site for a while and I know everyone is different when it comes to post radiation recovery. I had treatment cancer of the larynx (tomo radiation) and given the all clear CT scan a month ago. My throat continues to get sore and some days it is unbearable.I still get bad coughing spells and cough -up white mucous. My voice has come back about 60% of normal which I am O.K. with. Is it normal to be so sore for so long? Anything I can take to minimize the sore throat? More I talk the worse it gets...by the end of the day my voice is shot.
I am thankful for my prognosis and no more cancer and I hate to post such trivial matters when many on here are fighting greater battles. Thanks for any input. Steve Hurlock


SCC of larynx,2/1/2011 surgery 16 times to remove papilloma on vocal cords,started TOMO rad treatment 4/11.2011 T2N0M0 possible invasion onto cartilage tissue Cancer back 6/2012. Polyp removed Came back spindle cell carcenoma 6/22/12
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Hi Steve, you are still recovering and it does take several months for your throat to heal completely. You can try swallowing 2 tsp of extra virgin olive oil and see if it helps you. It will help keep the throat moist. Hopefully, you will get more guidance from OCF veterans soon.


Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26

TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
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My husband still had mucuous and coughing issues at 3 months post. His RO and ENT encouraged him to continue using the BMX (magic monthwash) as the Maalox part of it helped with healing. He is now 5 months post treatment and the coughing and mucous issues are much reduced; he can also talk for longer without it bothering him.
Congrat's on your clear CT scan and keep on hanging in there!


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First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.

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