Anne

First of all, I am very sorry that you and your husband are dealing with this disease. Secondly, the Doctor sounds like a jerk.

I started to get all the horrid side effects from radiotherapy after the 10th treatment. Everybody is different.

Having radiotherapy following surgery can also cause additional problems with swallowing and ulcers in the mouth and burns on the skin. It can vary dramatically.

I would speak with another Doctor at the hospital and hopefully you will then get the assistance and support that you both deserve.

Karen



46 yrs:
Apr 07-SCC 80% entire tongue removed,T4N1M0
Neck/D,Jaw Split, Trache 2 ops,PEG 3.5yrs
30 x rad,6 x Cisplatin,
30 x HBO
Apr'08- flap Recon + ORN Mandibulectomy
(hip bone to reconstruct jaw)
Oct'08 1 Plate out-jaw
Mar'09 Debulk flap
Sep'09/Jan&Nov'10/Feb&Jun'11/Jan&Jul'12/Oct'13/April'14-More surgery