how will radiation affect you throat
2006-10-18 18:07:10 · 5 answers · asked by blondbaby74 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
my mom was told by her doctor that she had throat cancer.. the only reason i am asking this question is, i told her if she lost her hair i would shave mine off in support of her.
2006-10-18 18:27:25 · update #1
I am a 3 time cancer survivor , radiation sole job is to get rid of all the cancerous cells that have been living in the throat, yes your mom will loose her hair, start looking around for wigs something that fits your moms personality and if she doesn't want to do the wig style invest in pretty scarves and hats. My sister made hats for me to match my outfits when went in for my treatments.Im happy to know that you express unconditional love for your mom. You will forever be blessed. The road your mom is about to travel will be a tough one, "BUT" with a soldier for a daughter she will perserve.
2006-10-19 06:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Renee F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but not always. Radiation therapy has come a long way in thte past few years. What difference does it really make, though? Losing my hair is a small price to pay if I can live a longer or better quality of life. Slowly balding myself, it does have it's advantages. Even to an "egg"head like me.
Besides, I'm not losing hair. It is migrating to my nose, ears, back, shest, . . . .Thinking of it with a sense of humor removes some of the sting.
2006-10-19 01:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hair loss from radiation occurs only in the area being radiated. So for example, if you get radiation to your leg then you wont loose hair from your head. Now, the throat area is of course close to your head but you shouldn't loose your hair either.
2006-10-19 01:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by twildman22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if they can concentrate the radiation into one area.
most cancer patients lose hair cause the radiation still runs through the system. not sure how much though.
i think it also depends on the amount of radiation given and where.
cancer society is a good place to look
2006-10-19 01:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Patch G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most important thing is that radiation can control your cancer, that's all, forget about another thing your focus in your recovery, do not play attention about what people say, listen only your physician I am going to pray for you. Good Luck
2006-10-19 08:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by pelancha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋