1 week post radiation therapy
On January 8, 2019 I started on first round of radiation therapy. It was not bad at first until I hit the second week. The fatigue and the change in taste as well as dry mouth started setting in. My mouth would get so dry that I had to consistently drink water throughout the day to just keep my mouth hydrated. I also notice that my saliva would thicken through out the day which is annoying since I am not producing any saliva. My fatigue isn't bad, however, I do notice that I get tired easily and want to just lay down. I hope that when the term starts next week I can gather enough energy to study because this term is going to be the hardest from what I heard from previous students. I also notice that my appetite has decreased as well since I barely can taste how good foods are. The foods that I had enjoy in the past no longer taste the same. I no longer have the appetite to eat, but I keep reminding myself that I must eat in order to recover and get better. I will be done wi...