Week one done

i finished week one last week as well. Sounds like your side effects were similar to me. Are you doing chemo as well? Also, are you using glutamine? Found it to be a huge help with the throat.... 

Had my rad and chemo yesterday and oddly I feel very energized! Maybe it was the McCafe Frappe mocha! Keep us up to date and stay positive.

Shirley here,

One in the books, pretty tired, tongue feels burnt, metallic taste, pain in throat.  Sounds like H&N side effects.

What’s to come, more of the same, with extras.

Take it one day at a time, one issue at a time.

Keep your team informed on any concern, keep drinking water and swallowing.

See you around,

Matt

Cross those treatments off the list! Onward and upward toward the finish. You can do it. It's hard...but the testament of many here will tell you that it's doable and soon you can hear those words "no evidence of disease."

Barbara

CivilMatt said:

one down

Shirley here,

One in the books, pretty tired, tongue feels burnt, metallic taste, pain in throat.  Sounds like H&N side effects.

What’s to come, more of the same, with extras.

Take it one day at a time, one issue at a time.

Keep your team informed on any concern, keep drinking water and swallowing.

See you around,

Matt

Radiation and Chemo are tough enough! What I discovered to be even harder is "what we don't know" which is how to re-energize our health and body during such depleting times. Remain active in your pursuit of how to strengthen your body and provide the restoration essentials it needs during such healing times. It can make a big difference I assure you. Try to stay mentally positive and focused during your healing journey.

Shirley, I was terrified, but to be honest, it's been bearable so far. It was very helpful to follow Steven.  I'm on week five and almost done with five. Going on to week six next week Wednesday.  I'm still eating solids.  I believe the glutamine gargling helped my throat as well as acupuncture. The discomfort became bearable and dry mouth is more improved this week than earlier weeks.  Don't stop drinking water. Get yourself some coconut water if you can. It's very hydrating.  Try to lose the fear and enjoy other thin so time goes by quickly. I paint,

got myself an adult coloring book, read, watch fhe euro soccer games, rest when I feel fatigued, and I can't live without my smart phone. I have music on it,

games, keep in touch with family and friends, and planning my trip to France in December. You get the idea. Don't think of the taste or the discomfort. My discomfort began the end of second week but got worse in 3rd, began to improve in 4 and amazingly still doing well on 5. Hope this helps. 

Congrats on your first week done! I just finished my first week, too. Only six more to go. We can do it!!

Kari

One day at a time one day at a time, if the tongue gets too bad have the doctor prescribe some magic mouth wash, if the skin on the face starts I use raw aloe vera it is very easy to grow and you can get it on e-bay. I have to stay good looking for my wife

Hope that helps

Tim

Hey Lise! Two weeks down!  I start my 3rd week with round 3 of chemo tomorrow!  Starting to feel effects - but doing good.  One thing..the lymph node has gotten bigger and harder.  Docs keeping a watch on it and if if doesn't get smaller will do a scan.  Cheering you on as you finish you treatment!  You've got this!!

Joanne