I recently completed a course of 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer. I was diagnosed last November, the first step was to have a tracheostomy to provide me with a means of breathing in case my throat became blocked. That was 17 days in hospital, I tested positive for COVID. The radiation ....

February 25, 2026 - 19:16 UTC

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Hoping for a full recovery. Thanks for sharing and highlighting how vaccines are good for overall health.
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Thanks for sharing this and hope you recover well. Gardasil 9 vaccine covers many HPV strains (not medical advice). In the Netherlands this is part of the vaccination program now for children. Adults can get it through their GP or public health service.
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started a few weeks later after MRIs and CT scans and fitting of a mask to keep me in the right position during treatment. The radiation doesn't hurt but the side effects are horrendous. I soon lost the ability to swallow and I have a tube placed directly into my stomach for feeding....
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The sore throat and swallowing problems start after about one week of treatments and gradually get worse. The skin in the neck area starts to peel and blister around week 4.
This gets worse until two weeks after treatment is done. It will be six to eight weeks for things to return to normal....
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I've had some very unpleasant hospital experiences but you have me beat, that sounds horrible
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