bubbling liquid in throat after radiation, help!

debra8940
debra8940 Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Last week my husband completed his radiation for cancer of the larynx. The last two and a half weeks he had radiation twice a day. Along with the thick mucas, he is having difficulty with 'bubbling' in his throat. He says it's like someone poured peroxide down there. He can actually feel the sides of his throat bubbling. He can't sleep for more than a half an hour at a time as this stuff chokes him if he doesn't spit it out. Anyone know what this is or what to do about it? Thanks for your help.

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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537
    #2
    Hello,

    You may want to consider contacting the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with your questions. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345 or by clickin on the "Contact ACS" link at the top of the page.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
  • holland1013
    holland1013 Member Posts: 3
    #3
    I had the same foaming. It came and went for a couple of weeks. It's gross and seems to be endless. I just kept a load of tissues by the bed and a big waste basket. The good news is that it is temporary!! My radiation for throat cancer finished in Feberuary and both my saliva and taste buds are 80% nornmal and climbing fast. The saliva symptoms come and go in ever decreasing waves. Hope this helps. Things will be back to normal sooner than you can possibly imagine now. All my love to you both. Chris

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