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Related: About this forumI'm starting to feel the radiation big time: sore tongue, sore throat, and burning skin.
There's no turning back, but then there's my bed, and a nice nap in my future.
I had some tomato garlic bisque and it was a delight.
Solly Mack
(92,757 posts)Happy napping.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)Solly Mack
(92,757 posts)alfredo
(60,134 posts)Solly Mack
(92,757 posts)Heat helps ease the swelling caused by radiation. Use a comfortable setting.
Don't forget to moisturize after a treatment.
Don't forget your wide brim hat.
Sorry. I just want you to be OK.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)I got chilled, so I bundled up, curled up, and listened to Atoms For Peace "amok." Did the trick.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)I will test to see if I can still taste sweet.
Solly Mack
(92,757 posts)I was never a salt eater, so that really sucked. I tried several waters to find one that didn't gag me because of the salt taste.
Everyone else seemed to need more salt, but not me.
It will get worse, sorry to say. But it does start to get better in time.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)My Head and Neck Doctor confirmed that my tumors are responding well.
I found out about the salt when I tried one of my wife's French fries
Solly Mack
(92,757 posts)You sound like me, tasting food just to see.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)I ate, I enjoyed, but later I told them that my taste buds are damaged from radiation and my sense of taste and smell are disappearing. I told them that they should be back by Thanksgivings.
Solly Mack
(92,757 posts)I usually prepare a dish as usual for my family, as well as preparing myself a modified version I can eat.
I really do hope your buds are better in time for Thanksgiving.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)sinkingfeeling
(52,986 posts)alfredo
(60,134 posts)It feels like home.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)My wife loves that recipe, so I made it for her. I ate one thigh. It was soft enough to gum into submission, and the mouthfeel was akin to good brisket.
BTW, Bigelow's Mint Medley still tastes good.
Tab
(11,093 posts)I've only had it in the abdomen and lungs, not throat. Hopefully you can get some good palliative care out of it. This is a limited-engagement deal, right? They're not talking about never-ending radiation, I hope.
Hang in there; if you can get through, it'll have been worth it.
alfredo
(60,134 posts)Two more Chemo sessions in my future.
I knew there would such things happening, so I watch them as the therapy progresses. My wife is taking all this much harder than me.
I saw a graduate walk out of the building, did celebratory barf in the flower bed, but made sure his mask didn't get splashed.