Hi Sarah;
I hope Penny has completed treatment now. I experienced the thick mucous and the breathing issues at night as well. This continued after radiation and is ongoing even at 6 weeks out. It does continue to improve though. A couple things that have helped me. I have used a steam mist vaporizer at night since week 6 of my treatment and also use several pillows to keep my head elevated. These two things (which I learned from others on this site) have helped a lot. Also, I still continue to spit and try to force this thick mucous out which seems to be very prevalent at night and early morning.

Best wishes,

Steve

SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!

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