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Solly Mack

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1. It gets worse as the weeks go by and don't all stop once treatment is over.

Sat Apr 2, 2016, 05:23 PM

Apr 2016

Mine got worse and worse and it was a couple of months after treatment ended before it got better. Everyone is different though.

Some side effects will be permanent. (dry mouth & everything that can come with that) Again, everyone is different.

Chemo to the head/neck area causes excessive phlegm, so...with both you get a double whammy.

Throwing up in the best of times can cause the throat to bleed and with a throat made raw and sore by radiation, it's not unusual.

My radiation oncologist told me to avoid all herbal anything (supplements, teas, etc.) during treatment.

Try sucking on some ice chips. Actually helps with the mucus.

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Last night I drank some mint tea. An hour later I was yodelling in the porcelain throne. [View all] alfredo Apr 2016 OP

It gets worse as the weeks go by and don't all stop once treatment is over. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #1

Thanks. I like the ice chip suggestion. alfredo Apr 2016 #2

Hair loss has kicked into high gear. Duct tape is my savior. alfredo Apr 2016 #5

You're duct-taping your head? PennyK Apr 2016 #6

I have my hats, scarfs, and caps. I'm ready. alfredo Apr 2016 #9

Sunscreen the bald spots. Hair doesn't always come back, unfortunately. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #7

The Red Green Show made me a believer in Duct Tape. alfredo Apr 2016 #10

Sorry. but it gets worse. I worked all through my 33 sinkingfeeling Apr 2016 #3

If it gets real bad, I will see about pain management and nausea. alfredo Apr 2016 #4

I know how hard that was to do. :( Solly Mack Apr 2016 #8

I'll deal with it. alfredo Apr 2016 #11

The echo in there sucks Tab Apr 2016 #12

Thanks. The doctors said a bt of blood is normal alfredo Apr 2016 #14

Best to you Tab Apr 2016 #16

Thanks. The tumor is at the base of my tongue. alfredo Apr 2016 #17

Thanks for asking Tab Apr 2016 #18

Sucks to know you are losing the battle. alfredo Apr 2016 #19

We all lose the battle Tab Apr 2016 #20

I'm in no hurry alfredo Apr 2016 #23

If you can tolerate this Tab Apr 2016 #13

I can't take anything by mouth alfredo Apr 2016 #15

I'm so sorry, Alfredo BuelahWitch Apr 2016 #21

As soon as I can take food by mouth, I will be exploring the wonders of my tea collection alfredo Apr 2016 #22