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Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 13 | two days ago Dad felt great, he felt his throat had "opened up" and he could swallow with ease. Now he feels tightness and there seems to be some swelling again. Has anyone else experienced this kind of back tracking?
robin
My dad age 62 lymphnodes in left cheek removed (two cancerous) chemo/radiation ended May 31, 2014
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Not sure where your father is in his recovery. But if its within 2 years then yes this is normal. The recovery phase can be full of ups and downs with it being a long, slow process. Set backs are common, mostly during the first 6 months post rads (if he had that???). If you feel he is really starting to struggle then he should be checked out by a doctor.
Many patients have a barium swallowing test done to ensure they are not aspirating when drinking and eating. After going thru rads, many have swallowing problems. Seems like those who didnt swallow several times a day fare the worst.
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ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | During recovery especially the first year we all experience good days and bad days. Eventually the bad days usually go away.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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