Tongue Cancer

wbcgaruss said:

I Also Have Had 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.

Thanks 

big G said:

Mugard

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.

Thanks big G

Logan51 said:

Mugard

Is new to me, but if it works good I sure wish I had it back in 2009. Rad. Dr. prescribed "Hurricane," which is used at Tatoo places. Worked, but only for a short time.

Thanks Dave.

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. :-) 

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. 

PipLily said:

Congratulations!

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!

Thank you so much PipLily for your response. Your husband finished on June 3 and I finished on June 30th and I had same kind of surgery (Bilateral neck Dissection to remove Lymh Nodes on Left side)

I am having exactly same symptoms. Mornings are always tough and as day goes by it reduces, specially after taking shower. My Dr also assured me the same thing that this will improve over the time. I am also  attending SST (Speech and Swallow Therapy) and following streches and exercises he has suggested. Though due to COVID, my therapist shows me through TeleCare. My son and my wife helps me to do massage which gives me some relief. 

I was little concerned but after hearing from you, I get little relief. (I am not the only one  )  

Please be in touch. 

Thank you and Good luck for your husband.

Take care.