mouth sores and swollen neck

warrenw7805
warrenw7805 Member Posts: 10
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I finished Chemo and Radiation Therapy about 2 months ago. About 2 weeks ago my throat has gotten swollen around and below my adams apple making it a challenge to swallow. It doesn't help breathing much either. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I am wondering if it might be Lymphadema. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #2
    Hi Warren....

    It does sound like lymphadema to me....it's in the right time frame, for sure.  Give your oncologist a call....there are therapists who specialize in massage.  And....they can teach you to do it yourself.

    p

  • hlrowe
    hlrowe Member Posts: 80
    #3
    Very well could be

    since you are 8 weeks out. I experienced it about the same time frame. Have your rad onc or med onc order a massage therapist that is certified in head and neck. The therapist will teach you the proper massage techniques to drain your lymph nodes.

    Does your neck feel stiffer in the AM and looser in the afternoon? A sure sign of lymphedema. Sleep on a double pillow to help your nodes drain while sleeping.

    Mine resolved after about a year.

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
    #4
    There is a video

    in the super thread that shows how to do a self massage for lymphadema.

    Barbara

  • warrenw7805
    warrenw7805 Member Posts: 10
    #5
    phrannie51 said:

    Hi Warren....

    It does sound like lymphadema to me....it's in the right time frame, for sure.  Give your oncologist a call....there are therapists who specialize in massage.  And....they can teach you to do it yourself.

    p

    Thanks phrannie51 for the

    Thanks phrannie51 for the info. I made an appt. with my ENT for the 20th.

  • warrenw7805
    warrenw7805 Member Posts: 10
    #6
    hlrowe said:

    Very well could be

    since you are 8 weeks out. I experienced it about the same time frame. Have your rad onc or med onc order a massage therapist that is certified in head and neck. The therapist will teach you the proper massage techniques to drain your lymph nodes.

    Does your neck feel stiffer in the AM and looser in the afternoon? A sure sign of lymphedema. Sleep on a double pillow to help your nodes drain while sleeping.

    Mine resolved after about a year.

    Thanks, I am following up

    Thanks, I am following up with my ENT. And yes, it is stiffer in the morning.

  • warrenw7805
    warrenw7805 Member Posts: 10
    #7
    Barbaraek said:

    There is a video

    in the super thread that shows how to do a self massage for lymphadema.

    Barbara

    Thanks Barbaraek, I will

    Thanks Barbaraek, I will check it out.

  • warrenw7805
    warrenw7805 Member Posts: 10
    #8
    Barbaraek said:

    There is a video

    in the super thread that shows how to do a self massage for lymphadema.

    Barbara

    Hey Barbara

    As I am new here, I am still trying to learn how to navigate this site. I cant locate the super thread you told me about for the video. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
    #9
    warrenw7805 said:

    Hey Barbara

    As I am new here, I am still trying to learn how to navigate this site. I cant locate the super thread you told me about for the video. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

    Link to youtube video

    Hi Warren - 

    I thought I saw it pinned to the superthread which is always the first message in the section for head and Neck. In any case here is a link to it. You may have to copy and paste it in your browser.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9FP6AHj9Eo

    Hope it helps!

    Barbara

  • warrenw7805
    warrenw7805 Member Posts: 10
    #10
    Barbaraek said:

    Link to youtube video

    Hi Warren - 

    I thought I saw it pinned to the superthread which is always the first message in the section for head and Neck. In any case here is a link to it. You may have to copy and paste it in your browser.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9FP6AHj9Eo

    Hope it helps!

    Barbara

    Thank you

    Thanks Barbara, I will check it out.

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