Anita,
I have been mentioning the devastating long term effects to every doctor that my husband sees, including his Radiation Oncologist. I want them to be aware of what these patients go through. They say they know, but they don't live with it on a daily basis. Evidently, this is due to more survivors with current tx. options and HPV-positive tumors.

I also have recently noticed less smooth swallowing. Our immediate issue now is early stage ORN.

I am frustrated that there is no longer a team or physician in charge. We are left on our own to figure out what to do and whom to contact.

Lottie


CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin.
1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED
Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016