I'll complete radiation on Monday, June 22nd. I've been told that things(?) will get worse for the following 2-3 weeks, before you start to feel better.

I've done very well so far: no need for pain medication, didn't lose weight. My main problem is a sunburn neck and a sore tongue, however I don't have any taste buds or appetite.

Could some of you share your after treatment experiences with me. I don't expect the worse, but it helps to be prepared.

Thanks
Sandyst


Sandy 56, BOT SCC Biopsy 1/21/09 Stage 3, T3NXM0.
Finished 3 cycle induction chemotherapy 4/7/09. (Chisplatin, 5-fu and Texotere). Re-staged 4/20/09,(very successful.) Will start Carboplatin/radiation 2 Gy/5 days/7 weeks (Tomotherapy) starting May 4th. Finished 6/22/09.
OCF member/supporter