Yes, I'm finished, feeling a bit blah and sitting here at 9.32 am in my dressing gown. I've been warned countless times that the radiation keeps working for two weeks so that's my goal now. I crossed the treatment days out in black pen and will use a red pen for the 14 post-treatment days, knowing that it could take less time for my energy to return. Unfortunately the taste buds don't recover for a month, the dietitian told me. I'm getting used to no taste though and find the Fortisip (like Ensure) milkshakes quite soothing on my mouth. All is not lost!

Wishing you well. The time will pass before you know it:)


1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.