Throat question

Going through breast cancer treatment Radiotherapy
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Did anyone who had radiotherapy to the collarbone experience: 1. A gruff voice. 2. Occasional difficulty completely swallowing rougher foods like nuts and meats. 3. Occasional tenderness of the larynx?

 

I’m asking because these started after 2-3 days of radiotherapy (which I found quick and painless). My oncologist says it’s impossible because the radiation did not reach my throat yet the BCC leaflet on radiotherapy says you may experience a sore throat. Conflicting information - but at heart I think I just want to prove her wrong, she is so certain she’s right! Petty? Or not being listened to? The latter I hope. Anyway, I’d love to go armed with more evidence next time.

Thanks in advance

 

Jan

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Hi Jaybro

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Best wishes
Dan

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Hey Jan =)

 

I too noticd sore throat and swallowing difficult after radiotherapy is it uncomfortable I would mention it,  as mine got worse ended up. Mouth being sore  and got some. Medicated mouth wash one which I take ten minutes before food and numbs the the throat and another which kinda numbs inside. The mouth but makes. It. Much easier to eat. I had radiotherepy on neck and. Skull. 

 

Tske care xxx