Tom,

Indeed!!! Radiation is the gift that keeps on giving in so many unpleasant and down right nasty ways. But the fact that remains it saves lives and it is wonderful to be on the green side of the grass.

I find it reassuring that the combiation of pain killers and radiation sickness are contributing factors to the 0 energy level. I never expected recovery to be so difficult, painful and to take so long.

Exercise level is also about zero due to the 0 energy level although walking around the house on some days is doable.

I wish I had found this site from day one when our ordeal with cancer started. I would have been much more aware, informed and better prepared.

I am thankful for your reply and support

CG to wife;
Jan 2005 DX SCC Tongue T2N1MO; RND surgery Mar 2005; 35 XRT and 4 cisplatin completed Jul 2005.
Dec 2006 tongue surgery, Scar tissue no cancer.
Feb 2010 neck node FNA - negative.
2010 ORN right jaw plus fracture
2015 ORN left jaw plus fracture
Feb 2016 Lower jaw reconstruction by Fibula free flap+titanium plate - Permanent G-tube
June 2016 Difficulty breathing - Permanent Trachea tube
Dec 2019 DX Cervical cancer - Stage 1 - Surgery Jan 16 2020.
15-20 esophagus/larynx dilations