Proton Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck | My Experience

[@rlin2648]

I have 7 more treatments to go out of 29 in Michigan. My voice has not sounded normal since before I started, about two months before treatment my voice was hoarse and still is. I am a singer in a band I’ve been in for over 30 years and I’m scared I will never have my voice back. I pray I will but it feels like I won’t, I hope I do. I am so grateful and thankful that I the chance to save my life through these treatments a and having my voice back will just be a gift from God but I am still praying I do get it back because I love singing so much!! I wish everyone luck in their journeys and I’ll be praying for you, God bless!!

[@mikeschulte4271]

I wish absolutely nothing but the absolute best for u and hope u get that voice back

[@FiTrill]

Kind of interesting that every video on "proton beam radiation" on KZbin is talked about by a doctor and posted by medical administrations. Not a patient going through it, not their voices or experiences. Just an observation.

[@krummemusic]

I pull my hat to you Tom, Chapeau....and to all others who go with a smile on their face through this time

[@hankpicard160]

I tried this therapy for a tumor in my neck,, They had to do the mask 3 times because it was choking me out,, After 5 exposures to the proton therapy I could not take the pain anymore and had to stop..... It did shrink it a little bit but I could not continue with Pain that felt like someone stick in an ice pick in your neck,, A horrible feeling and I personally think there was something wrong with the proton machine this was in Irving Texas. I pray for all of us🙏

[@dominiqueyahaya8684]

Awesome, thanks for sharing. As part of the workforce behind protontherapy, stories like these boost our drive !!

[@pennmedicine]

Hi Dominque, Thank you so much for commenting. We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods]

My fears are not of the first visit or the second or so on. My fears are long term side effects. I don't want to lose my beard or teeth, I want to enjoy the rest of my life.

[@peony2242]

You don't want to lose your beard or teeth? How about your life?

[@danielmino1690]

@@peony2242 how about scientist and doctors findind a fucking cure or better way to this type of cancer?

[@suhaspkulkarni]

I have undergone 30 sittings of radiation after wearing the mask. The mask was so tight that I felt as I am choked. All my co sufferers I only wish to tell you be bold and face what ever you get. The dryness of mouth and loosing some dentition in some cases is inevitable. God helps us.

[@Team-fp1lt]

How are you feeling now,,,now ur eating everything or not

[@1HotMamaOf8]

I love the video - it's very uplifting to me. I am about to embark on radiation treatment for Parotid Cancer. What is the name of this song you used for the video? It's stuck in my head!

[@1HotMamaOf8]

I am dealing with the after effects of radiation to my face and neck but I am coping and I am grateful to be alive Thank you for asking.

[@barbarawisniewska3140]

Protony to nie radioterapia😏

[@jimcrosby3944]

Five years later, how are your teeth doing, any problems yet?

[@rambler6820]

This is awesome! Very artistic and creative. Dr. W shared this with us today....but it was a different song? (Radioactive - Imagine Dragons maybe?) Said we may be hearing from you about doing one for husband's Robotic Surgery (next week)?

[@muhammadsabir3976]

It's possible to control mouth cancer with radiation?

[@autismstrong9069]

What song is playing please

[@gloria9307]

Trouble won’t last by Kayla

[@harrylegthigh]

I'm just starting vocal cord treatments i could not deal with that mask though to scary and confining

[@rlin2648]

Are you doing ok today? 🙏