 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Firstly Jen - I am sorry you had to come back to the board, but never feel apologetic for coming back - you are at the right place.
Radiation is not the end of the world and I'm sure you will handle it well. Yes - you will have a "new normal" but at the same time I am sure you will be grateful to be here and still be able to enjoy life. I had radiation twice - and yes, I can still taste food (perhaps I'd weigh less if I couldn't!)
Keep us posted and let us know exact treatment plans and timelines. I know I always felt sooooo much better once my plan was set and I was moving forward.
Hugs
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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