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Starting Radiation – behind ear and part of neck
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Starting Radiation – behind ear and part of neck

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    • January 9, 2017 at 1:54 pm
    Toddmichael
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      Hi – starting 5 sessions of radiation this week.  I'm wondering what to expect, hopefully nothing too severe.  have had radiation before on top of head and only real side effect was some reddening.  I've been told about the slight chance of it affecting my saliva.  Thanks for any input.

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        • January 9, 2017 at 4:47 pm
        marta010
        Participant

          Todd – be careful of radiation damage to your throat and report any irritation/pain immediately.  My husband had radiation in the same area and ended up with a significant ulceration at the back of his throat.  You may want to ask for "magic mouthwash" prescription to help with any irritation to your mouth.  Generally a formlulation that includes an antiobic/antihistamine/antacid/steriod that your pharmacist will mix up.  

          Good luck.

          Ann

          • January 9, 2017 at 4:47 pm
          marta010
          Participant

            Todd – be careful of radiation damage to your throat and report any irritation/pain immediately.  My husband had radiation in the same area and ended up with a significant ulceration at the back of his throat.  You may want to ask for "magic mouthwash" prescription to help with any irritation to your mouth.  Generally a formlulation that includes an antiobic/antihistamine/antacid/steriod that your pharmacist will mix up.  

            Good luck.

            Ann

            • January 9, 2017 at 4:47 pm
            marta010
            Participant

              Todd – be careful of radiation damage to your throat and report any irritation/pain immediately.  My husband had radiation in the same area and ended up with a significant ulceration at the back of his throat.  You may want to ask for "magic mouthwash" prescription to help with any irritation to your mouth.  Generally a formlulation that includes an antiobic/antihistamine/antacid/steriod that your pharmacist will mix up.  

              Good luck.

              Ann

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