Tomm Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Hello Fellow Travelers on the Cancer Train. I was treated for stage 3 lung cancer 5 years ago and one of the targets was next to my esophagi's. The radiologist was sure I would get a sore throat, have trouble eating and swallowing. My naturopathic oncologist told me to eat a spoon full of Manuka honey on the way to radiation, a spoonful after treatment and one before bed. I had no sore throat, no trouble swallowing and no trouble eating (didn't loose an ounce). The radiologist was very surprised. This link is from a clinical trial from NIH. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01262560 The honey only comes from New Zeland and comes in different strengths but any honey will help. I hope this is some help to people on their journey. Manuka honey may prevent or reduce esophagitis-related pain caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. What do you call a snowman that tells tall tales? A snow-fake! Why did the girl keep her trumpet out in the snow? She liked playing cool jazz. enjoy the season, Tomm RJN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJN Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Thanks Tomm, good to know. I have just finished 32 rounds of radiation to an area close to my easophagus. I have a slight lump in my throat and my doc gave me a numbing liquid, but it numbs my tongue so I prefer not to use it. Will try manuka if it gets worse. Cheers, Rikke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_L Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 @Tomm The website you link to is a description of the study, not a report on the findings. FWIW, Science News reported on the findings here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140915095720.htm The summary of the report: Manuka honey does not decrease pain of radiation-induced esophagitis for lung cancer patients Date: September 15, 2014 Source: American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Summary: Patient-reported data indicates that when Manuka honey is prescribed for esophagitis pain during radiation therapy (RT), it is not more effective than standard medical care, according to new research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M2 Posted November 13 Share Posted November 13 I had pretty severe esophagitis from radiation and never considered Manuka honey. Methadone helped with my pain. My esophagitis took 5 months to resolve. Palliative care is the best course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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