Tongue Cancer

But did not have radiation with that one.

My first cancer-throat cancer was my heaviest radiation and did not use mugard but others on here will probably respond. I only used the salt and baking soda rinse a lot until the thick mucus stopped. You have to stay on top of it. You may not have a lot depending on your radiation. If nothing else try the mugard and see if it works for you.

I had radiation treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer - and even though they warned me about mucus, it never became an issue.

Everyone reacts differently, of course. I hope your own reaction is tolerable, and if you do have mucus issues, you find something that works well for you.

I wish you the best possible outcome, from your treatment!

mg

DarcyS said:

Mugard for mouth sores

My husband was prescribed mugard to help prevent/treat mouth sores during chemotherapy and radiation.  He used it regularly throughout treatment and had very few mouth sores.  

 

I didn't have much of a problem with mucus. I did use the baking soda/salt rinse often and had very few mouth sores. I had radiation no chemo.

I found it to be neither good nor bad. Everyone is different so I would advise to give it a shot and see what happens. I'd definitely stick with the Salt and baking soda rinse though. I also use Biotene mouthwash for dry mouth and it seems to work somewhat. Stay on top of mouth issues. 

rocky99 said:

Radiation Complete

Hello,

Finally I have completed my 30 Radiation sessions. Friend of mine gave me very good tips during Radiation, which has really worked and helped me. 

1) I used Fresh Aloe Vera Gel, right after Radiation session. Applied on skin, Gargle in mouth, which had helped me with minimum skin burn and less pain in mouth.

2) I also drank good amount of butter milk while driving back home from Radiation session.

3) Drink fresh coconut water after coming home.

4) For dryness in mouth, I drank soaked Fennel seeds water. 

5) Applied layer of Aquaphor on affected area after Radiation and taking shower. (Make sure to remove stickiness for next day session. Your skin has to be dry and clean before Radiation)

6) I kept eating 2 eggs Omlette for breakfast with Almond milk during my treatment.

7) During nights when I had coughing etc, I used Baking soda+ Salt water gargle to suppres pain, coughing and dryness. 

8) Occassionally I also used Biotene for Dry mouth (Use Gentle Oral Rinse which is without Alcohol for less burning)

9) Keep my exercises and streches regularly suggested by my SST therapist. (No compromise on that) 

10) Keep up the high spirit. Don't give up. :-) 

 

 

on the completion of radiation treatments. That's a milestone in cancer treatments and we are certainly glad when we hit that last treatment and let the healing begin. It sounds like you are doing well with high spirits and took good care of yourself during treatments. I am so thankful for you-Take Care-God Bless

rocky99 said:

Tightness around the Neck

Hello all,

As my Radiation has been completed and I have passed through tough time of two weeks after Radiation, the only issue I am seeing is tightness around the Neck due to swelling. My Dr. and Therapist says that's normal and keep focusing on stretching. Though I am able to eat semi soft food now without taste ofcourse. 

Is there any tips to reduce this discomfort? 

Please advise.

Thanks in advance. 

Big congratulations on completing treatment! What a relief, and sounds like you are doing well!! My husband finished June 3..... he had a bilateral neck dissection, so has some swelling to his neck area. Worse in the morning when he gets up. Seems to decrease over the course of the day. It doesn’t seem to cause him discomfort. We saw all of his doctors this past Monday, and all three assured him this was normal. But they did put in a referral to the Lymphedema clinic, and said the therapists will show him massages that he or I can do to his neck a few times a week to manage and decrease the swelling. So perhaps that is something that would help you as well. Take care in your recovery. And again, hearty congratulations!