I was diagnosed on August 14 with tongue cancer,
stage 3. I have completed one round of chemo and
have now started second round of chemo and radiation (I have had 11 treatments) for a total
of 35 treatments. I have had no problems with chemo but I need advise from all of you that have
gone through this before me. All food tasts like
either metal or cardboard. My mouth is getting so
sore to swallow that it is even becoming difficult to swallow my meds. I have a peg tube also. Sorry it has taken me so long to post but I have been reading from your site and many books
to try to stay ahead of this. Again, main concerns : FOODS TASTE BAD, SORES IN MOUTH AND SORE THROAT WHEN I SWALLOW (PAIN LEVEL 8) AND
FATIGUE IS COMING ON PRETTY GOOD. I have a positive attitude and am a young 62 years old. Me and God plan to beat this. Also, I have smoked for 40 years. Tried patches and am now
hearing about a pill that works better. HELP

BOT SCC Stage III DX August 14, 2006. Radiation and Chemo completed January, 2007. No surgery. "When you have exhausted all possibilities remember this-----You Haven't"