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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Hi Gail, welcome to OCF. There arent many support groups for oral cancer patients. You will find tons of online support here. It takes a long time to recover. It cant be rushed. The better your hydration and nutrition, the faster you will recover. Shoot for 2500+ calories and 48+ oz water daily, even more is better. Here is a list of easy to eat foods to try. Relearning how to eat is another hurdle that takes a while to overcome. Best wishes with your recovery. http://oralcancersupport.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=94621#Post94621
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | |
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