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I have just been diagnosed with throat cancer and I am concerned that the radiotherapy treatment has side effects that can be so painful that a feeding tube will be necessary, so how am I going to manage the inhalers for my COPD. Also I use a CPAP machine at night, will this also be too painful to use?

Has anyone any experience of this.

Many thanks

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Good morning Eve,

I'm so sorry that you have had this news, on top of your copd, I can't offer advice, but I am sure someone will be along very shortly with answers for you. I wish you are the very best with your treatment. Please keep in touch with us and we are here all times of the day and night even if you just want to talk.

xx

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Ergendl

Dear Eve3066, I'm so sorry you've got this to face too. I can't help you myself, but I'm sure the BLF helpline nurses would be able to talk through things with you - phone them on 03000 030 555.

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Titchy52

Eve3066 I can't imagine how you must feel,but as Jen an ergendl have said if you need to chat or need professional help the nurses are the experts best wishes Kathy x

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Watfordgirl

Hello Eve, I'm sorry as well. You've got a lot to face and I'm afraid I can't help you with the particular things that are worrying you. Try to get some information - from BLF and/or your hospital. And please let us know how you are. Take care, Sue xxx

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Hi Eve, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I can't help with the questions and echo others advice to speak to BLF helpline or the hospital. Do you have a specialist nurse you can ask? Let us know how you get on. I wish you the best for the treatment and for the best possible outcomes :) x

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rubyred777

Hi Eve, Sorry to hear of your throat cancer. I'm sure your Dr. could answer all those questions. I understand, you want to talk to people that have been though it. If you put throat cancer in the search bar, there are some posts about it Please keep us updated on your care.Will be thinking of you😊Rubyxx 😊

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Caspiana

Hello Eve, I am so sorry about your diagnosis. I don't have any experience with this other than my grandfather had it when I was a child. He lived for almost two decades post diagnosis. I am sure someone with knowledge will help you put with your questions shortly. Sending you light and love.

Cas xx 🌷

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piggi

Yes Eve wishing you grace and love. They should help you with this when you go for your treatment and, as much as it helps, please keep in touch. Xpiggix

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sassy59

Good morning Eve, sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. Can you speak to your oncologist or lung specialist regarding all your health issues. The body needs to be treated as a whole.

Please stay in touch and hope things work out for you. Lots of love. Xxxxxxx

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Dedalus

Sorry I can't help with your query Eve, but some good advice above. Good luck and please keep us updated. All best wishes x

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Painwarrior

Hi Eve I am now into 6 months after I had radiotherapy for throat cancer I had to have twenty sessions I notice it's 8 months since your post and was wondering how you have got on after treatment xx

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photoguy4

Hi Eve! I have similar... and was wondering if you can answer if you have had any updates for us. Looks like you posted 3-years ago. xx

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