Laurel Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I saw my Primary doctor for annual physical today. He mentioned that if my throat is still sore three months after radiation, he would refer me to an ENT doctor to do a scope to see amount of damage. I have lung cancer, have had surgery...told they believe all cancer gone. Then, I did 4 chemotherapy infusions. I am now halfway through 28 radiation treatments. I didn't know they would include my throat with radiation. For those who have suffered from radiation burn inside throat, how long before your throat healed? Did it heal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaC Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Laurel, I experienced the same thing. My oncologist referred me to anGastroenterologist. I’ve had two endoscopy stretchings because of scar tissue It helped a lot. I still have a small area that is still healing from the damage Take Care Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Lauren, My throat was sore for about 2 weeks after conventional radiation. It was unusually dry for an additional 2 weeks. Then I was fine. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 PaulaC, I looked up the procedure and it looks doable. I am really hoping it heals on its own, but you gave me some direction if it doesn't. Thank you. Tom, I hope I follow your lead. I am doing various things for the pain when swallowing. Surprisingly, Hall's lemon drops still top the list. My Radiologist offerred me a higher level of tylenol and codeine. I said no. You are always such a big help. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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