Anyone else receive IMRT for Parotid Cancer? - 02-20-2016 08:22 AM
I feel kind of silly saying this when I am SO barely into treatment, but the first RAD I had, I got a very slight burning feeling in the back of my throat - more like the base of my tongue. I had my 3rd one today and again I have this very minor burning. I asked the techs about it today and they seemed very surprised that I would feel anything at all this early, and I remember the RO saying that I would probably be fine until between the 2nd and 3rd weeks. One tech even said today that they have "blocked that area" so they are even more surprised. Ok - so what does that mean - "blocked"? And the RO said the treatment area is from just above my right ear (he expects hair loss there), down my cheek and to just below the scar from my Parotid tumor removal on my neck. It seems like a pretty big area, but I know nothing about this stuff. Should I expect throat pain? Should I anticipate swallowing issues? My RO is being very vague and I know in time this will unfold on its own but I am much more comfortable knowing what is coming. I would sure very much appreciate hearing from anyone that has had a similar RAD treatment area. ANY info is much appreciated. Thank you!