On 11/7/2007 ilbwendy wrote:
Just wondering if there is anyone with experience of RT for thyca? I completed RT 2 weeks ago. How long did you have saliva/taste dysfunction. Everyone is different, but has anyone had a "good" result? Anyone with Tall Cell (Stage IV) experience in general?
Hi ilbwendy,
Am surviving Tall Cell Stage III (tumor was 1.2 centimeters, wrapped around the laryngeal nerve).
I also just completed RAI (radioactive iodine I-131) 150 millicuries on July 17th. I did not have salivary dysfunction, which I think may have been helped because I was told not to suck anything sour for 6 hours after the RAI was administered and then I sucked on chewable Vitamin C (Lovites by Nature's Plus).
A week after the RAI, after I had the Whole Body Scan no metastases were seen. But I noticed on the images how much radiation was still in my mouth area. I still have a metallic taste in my mouth and am drinking as much water as possible.
Wondering how you are now?
My best wishes for your excellent recovery process,
love,
Nicky