Common side effects
This section outlines common side effects from treatments for head and neck cancer, grouped into two categories:
Early Side-Effects
Side effects experienced during treatment and in the months immediately following treatment, often referred to as the recovery period.
Late Side-Effects
Side effects that may occur from one year to many years after treatment.
Reflections and blogs from patients
We have also included some reflections from patients that have undergone these treatments and offer some recommendations and advice on how they coped with pain and side-effects.
These blogs vary in approach and content but all provide useful information and reflections on what it’s like to be a cancer patient. If you know of more blogs or would like to add your own to the list, please contact Oracle Voice.
Hazel Turner: www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com
Anson Mackay: https://ansmackay.wixsite.com/uclgeography/blog
Dani: https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
Jon Organ: https://www.instagram.com/jonscancerlarydiary?igsh=dGJxMDI0NjdqZzd0
You should be under no illusion that the treatment that you are about to go through will be tough, both on yourself and your family and / or carers. However you will recover from the treatment, no matter how bad some days become, and you will find strength in yourself that you will get through this.
These pages will grow organically, and they are not yet fully comprehensive. If you have any further experiences or advice you found useful, but is not covered, please do contact Oracle Voices at voices@oraclecancertrust.org
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