I definitely have turned a corner on healing from radiation. Hooray! It feels great. What a relief.
Here’s more about the situation. There were 4 main symptoms the radiation oncologist said would take place during radiation:
- Mouth sores – this is the most painful aspect of things, and the one that seems to be noticeably better. I can talk and eat with less pain. This is probably a combo of healing in process (hooray!) and a robust medication routine (so many meds!). It is expected to take several weeks before this is fully healed. I’m still using topical numbing solution before meals, but even so, everything just feels easier overall.
- Dry mouth – this peaked a little while ago, I think
- Loss of taste – this one might not have peaked. Taste is still gone. For example, I can’t currently taste the difference between vanilla and chocolate puddings. They feel different — chocolate feels sharper, stings a bit, maybe. Weird. It may take longer to figure this out.
- Sunburn on neck – definitely better.
So overall, I’m doing pretty well. Let the healing continue!
From left: rice pudding (blended), baby food, mashed potatoes, mashed avocado.
blenderninja 
So good to hear that you are feeling better and healing well
Shabbat shalom and chag samaech
Janice
Great news! What’s the verdict on the taste test? It must be nice to have a little more variety!
So glad to hear your good news!!!! You are on the downhill side now, Hooray 🎉
Chocolate will burn for quite some time but will eventually agree with your tongue ☺️ That is very normal.
Stay strong and keep trying different foods. Best wishes for an even better week next week!!!
@Daria, the taste test revealed that the blended rice pudding was a bit sticky on my tongue, hard to manipulate, so not a fit yet. The potato and avocado were both good options — the food kind of stuck to itself in my mouth, so swallowing was a more simple action. The baby food stung a bit, but this morning I tried it mixed in with mashed potato, which worked. I suspect mashed potatoes might be a vehicle for other foods — especially vegetables — in the coming days.
@Tammy, thanks for that perspective. I really appreciate your view, as someone who’s been through this! :^)
Great news. Wishing you more healing in the days ahead
Shabbat Shalom
-Suzanne
Oh I’m so glad to hear it! Hooray and have a wonderful weekend!!
Hi R—, So glad things are starting to get better! Praying for you to find the strength and perseverance to see this through! Love,Josh
What a relief to have turned the corner! May every day bring further signs of healing! Shabbat shalom!
What a relief to have turned the corner! May every day bring further signs of healing! I hope you get many good naps this Shabbat.
Hooray for a mashed potato delivery system! That sounds like just what the doctor ordered. High calorie and higher nutrition!
Thank God for the beginning of the recovery journey. We are standing with you. Cheers
Hi R–, thank God that you are now on your journey to total healing, great news. Here with you.
Love the creativity on food combos! Keep up the good recovery progress and know you are in our healing prayers. 💓