The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

throat radiation

nrfs
nrfs CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
could u please help my dad has had 7 chemo and 36 radiaition treatments to throat. can u tell me anything to help pain or to eat?
Like Care

Comments

  • plourde1
    plourde1 CSN Member Posts: 2
    #2
    Hello,

    Throat radiation is quite brutal (I had it for 3 months myself). At the time I tried to drink Ensure, but eventually even drinking hurt too much.

    In the end I had to get a feeding tube -- which was well worth the pain to get it 'installed'.

    As far as the pain, I was put on a 'pain patch' from my oncologist. I don't remember the exact brand/prescription, but a patch on the shoulder beats trying to swallow pills or even liquid when your throat is too sore.

    Hope that helps...

    - matt
    Like Care
  • nhpokey
    nhpokey CSN Member Posts: 5
    #3
    hi- I am a throat cancer survivor- was wondering how your dad is doing?
    Like Care

Discussion Boards