On 4/2/2008 Withgrace wrote:
Can anyone tell me the side effects of this type of radiation (IMRT) to the neck/throat area. The radiation oncologist is talking about eight weeks of five days a week. Any infor will be helpful. Thanks.
I went through 35 Radiation treatments for Stage 3 Throat Cancer in 2003. Had 2 rounds of Cisplaten and 3 weeks on 5 F/U Chemo. Radiation has affected my Thyroid Gland and wiped out my saliva glands. Now I have carry a drink with me all the time. Good Luck to you