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I'm starting to feel the radiation big time: sore tongue, sore throat, and burning skin. (Original Post) alfredo Mar 2016 OP
Remember the baking soda rinse. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #1
Thanks. I got a free knitted cap from the senior center. It's nice, it's my cancer helmet. alfredo Mar 2016 #2
Cool! That was nice of them. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #3
So comfy. Thanks for the reminder. alfredo Mar 2016 #4
It'll help. Warm water gargles help too. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #5
Thanks. Some Thom Yorke for its palliative effects. alfredo Mar 2016 #6
Today I noticed I've lost salt. Oh well. alfredo Mar 2016 #9
I was the odd ball. All food tasted too salty to me. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #10
It was not a shock, I expected that. alfredo Mar 2016 #11
That's great news about your tumors! Solly Mack Mar 2016 #12
Also, I'm too nice to tell friends and family I can't taste what they made. alfredo Mar 2016 #13
I'm the primary cook at my house Solly Mack Mar 2016 #14
If not I will fake it. alfredo Mar 2016 #15
It really hits about 3rd. week when everything tastes like dirty socks. Hang in there! sinkingfeeling Mar 2016 #7
I kind of like dirty socks. alfredo Mar 2016 #8
I can still taste Cajun spices. I made Emeril's Braised Chicken Thighs. alfredo Mar 2016 #16
Sorry to hear that Tab Mar 2016 #17
Thanks. I have 5 more weeks. alfredo Mar 2016 #18

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
5. It'll help. Warm water gargles help too.
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 03:34 PM
Mar 2016

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

(60,071 posts)
6. Thanks. Some Thom Yorke for its palliative effects.
Tue Mar 22, 2016, 04:56 PM
Mar 2016

I got chilled, so I bundled up, curled up, and listened to Atoms For Peace "amok." Did the trick.

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
10. I was the odd ball. All food tasted too salty to me.
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 02:05 PM
Mar 2016

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

(60,071 posts)
11. It was not a shock, I expected that.
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 06:17 PM
Mar 2016

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

alfredo

(60,071 posts)
13. Also, I'm too nice to tell friends and family I can't taste what they made.
Wed Mar 23, 2016, 10:01 PM
Mar 2016

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

(90,762 posts)
14. I'm the primary cook at my house
Thu Mar 24, 2016, 05:19 AM
Mar 2016

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

(60,071 posts)
16. I can still taste Cajun spices. I made Emeril's Braised Chicken Thighs.
Thu Mar 24, 2016, 09:23 PM
Mar 2016
http://emerils.com/127418/braised-chicken-thighs
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)
17. Sorry to hear that
Thu Mar 24, 2016, 10:30 PM
Mar 2016

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

(60,071 posts)
18. Thanks. I have 5 more weeks.
Fri Mar 25, 2016, 08:30 AM
Mar 2016

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.

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