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#202281 Yesterday at 04:37 AM
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I guess I'm considered an old timer since I've survived 21 years.

I wanted to discuss an issue related to radiation ☢️ the gift that keeps giving.

I am experiencing radiation fibrosis on my right neck which was irradiated.

Has anyone else gone through this?


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Hi Stephen S,

Congrats on 21 years! You inspire me as I am about 5 years out. I had rads to my right neck and mouth and I do experience some cramping and tightness. The cramps are actually under my jaw and can be fairly intense. I have a hard time tracking why they happen some days and not others. Probably hydration, electrolytes, stress...

What are your specific issues - lack of mobility? cramping? pain?

Stay safe and keep the faith,
Nels


OC thriver, Tongue Stage IV, diag 3/12/20, surg 4/1/20, RT compltd 7/8/20

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