Hi to everyone,
I have had left mastectomy and full node clearance. Currently I have had 13 out of 15 rads. My post is to ask if anyone else who has had rads suffered from problems with swallowing/eating?
Brenda
Hi Brenda
I assume you have had radiotherapy to your collarbone area?I did
and i suffered quite bad half way through my radiotherapy with swallowing and eating.
I was warned this could happen, as the treatment can clip your throat as it is so near to the
area…
I was given a paracetamal medicine to take half an hour before eating to numb my throat a little then
i could swallow.
Its not pleasant but didnt last more than 2 weeks.
Hope you feel better soon.
Julie
Thanks for your reply Julie. I too was warned that this might happen but I have not heard anyone else mention that they have suffered these symptoms. Its reassuring to know that you did.
Brenda