I have completed 12 Radiation treatments and already I am having trouble swallowing. I was hoping that I would get a little further before this problem would start.
I have 21 treatments left, I guess I should be glad I have a peg tube, but I thought it would come into play further into treatment.

I was prescribed something called magic mouthwash, I am also using salt, baking soda and water. The only thing that goes down easy is milkshakes.

Anybody have any other ideas to ease the pain.

Thanks, Ray C


Age 48, SCC stage 3, base of tonge & 1 node, non-smoker, No sugery, Cisplatin x 3, IMRT x33. TX completed 3-21-07