 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Michelle, Since you had radiation you should have your doctor test you for thyroid problems (a simple blood test). A high number of radiation patients will develop hypothyroid symptoms one of which is sensitivity to cold and a lower body temp. (take it in the morning before getting out of bed) if lower than 98 get the test!
take care
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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