Hello everyone. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays. I did, and then yesterday, I had my first radiation treatment. My tongue felt a little sore afterwards, which I noticed as I ate dinner. I then woke up in pain in the middle of the night. This morning I rinsed my mouth out and spit out dried blood. I took a flashlight to my mouth and saw that the roof of my mouth had dried blood all over it. Yuck! Am I imagining that my mucous is already thickening after one treatment?

All I can say is wow, I knew it was going to get bad, but already after one treatment? I know it's going to get worse, I just thought I had a couple of weeks before it got there.

What pain killers have helped you? I currently have in my arsenal Codeine, Percocet and Vicodin. I took an Ativan yesterday which really helped me to relax during the radiation. I also have Zofran and Compazine for chemo, which I start tomorrow.

I don't have the Rxs for the saline oral rinse, nor my special toothpaste/mouthwash. I have to pick up the fluoride tray ASAP.

I had my feeding tube placed on Friday, along with the chemo port. I've been in pain from that.

Also, foods. I've been trying to enjoy that which I know I may not be able to eat again. I've also been good about getting enough fruits and veggies. I have a feeling that before long all I will want is a smoothie or Ensure. Any tips? I'll search through the forum for advice.

Thanks everyone and be well!