If i ever needed the magic lamp now is the time.I think maybe thats why my dad name me ALADDIN.Today was my 6Th zap with 19 to go.The blood test done yesterday was OK.The Doctor prescribed some mouth gargle and medication to numb the throat called XYLOCAINE COCKTAIL so that i can swallow when the side effect sets in.RADIOTHERAPY tends to make the inside of the mouth and throat quite sore.The effect will come after 10-14 days from the start of treatment.The next thing will be the temporary loss of voice,part of the salivary glands may be affected.Eating will be a problem as it will be difficult to chew and swallow while the mouth is sore.It will be 4 to 6 weeks after the last zapping before the throat is healed.There will also be a skin reaction.There will be a burning sensation and darkening of the skin area where RADIATION is targeted.Swelling under the chin and jaw area will be noticeable.I pray to ALLAH SWT,insyaALLAH,that i will be strong physically and mentally to go thru this treatment better than the CHEMO session.Family and friends this is a different ball game and i still need your prayers and encouragements and the journey will be faster with GOD speed.InsyaALLAH. GOD BLESS AND AMEEN.
