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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 476 | My husband does drink alcohol. He has only ever drank "Black Russians - Kahlua and vodka. He has one a day. He didn't have one during or after treatment ended for a few months until his mouth and throat healed. He now has one a day but dilutes it with a little water. There are no guarantees with this cancer as far as recurrances are concerned. My husband greatly values quality of life over quantity and has always said "everything in moderation". Life is about choices and there are no guarantees - so here's a toast to a Healthy, Happy New Year!
Wanda (47) caregiver to husband John (56) age at diag.(2009)
1-13-09 diagnosed Stage IV BOT SCC (HPV+)
2-12-09 PEG placed, 7-6-09 removed
Cisplatin 7 weeks, 7 weeks (35) IMRT
4-15-09 - treatment completed
8-09,12-09-CT Scans clear, 4-10,6-11-PET Scans clear
4-2013 - HBO (30 dives) tooth extraction
10-2019 - tooth extraction, HBO (10 dives)
11-2019 - Left lateral tongue SCC - Stage 2
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