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[jacklee]

starting next week for treatment for 'lump' under my jawline.
daily treatment for 16 weeks!!
not scared but apprehensive about listed possible side effects,
anyone in same boat?

[ChillDoubt]

I daresay you've already been given plenty of info by the oncology team but just in case:

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancers-in-general/treatment/radiotherapy/side-effects/head/

Best of luck with it, thoughts with you.

[murraymints]

jack...dad had daily treatment for a similar period..you will feel very tired and at times disheartened and lose your strength and perhaps get very down...but chin up ..come on here for a moan if you feel like it..but do come on and let us know how you are...will be thinking of you..and remember you in my wee chats with the big man ! good luck Jack ..xxx

[jacklee]

Thanks ChillDoubt
Useful link - most of what I have been told by super team.
Fingers crossed - I am only 91!

[NoMercy]

Expect some skin erythema and a fair bit of fatigue, otherwise you should tolerate treatment very well.

Best of luck.

[anneasquith]

jack, it's difficult to predict how any one reacts to treatment. but I do wish you best wishes,

[Mamyalynne]

Hi Jack , think everyone's covered what to expect - I think also the daily disruption is a nuisance but you'll get there - best wishes.x

[jacklee]

Thanks all, for your encouragement..
It's about 10 miles to hospital but am having transport provided which is great.

[jennyjoan]

best wishes for a speedy recovery Jacklee - from Connemmara - JJ

[marval]

I would just like to wish you well jacklee.

[Greedyfly]

Not been through it but I wish you all the best!