Thanks for the replies and good wishes! I've now completed my third day of radiation - 1 session on Monday and 2 sessions Tuesday and Wednesday- 5 down - 22 to go(I think). So far so good but my skin is already redder than last time around but only on the left where I had the previous radiation. I tolerated the Chemo (Cisplatin) really well and so far have no real concerns. I am going home for the weekend and on Monday will restart the same treatment regime as an inpatient. So far I'm eating normally and have no major mouth or tongue problems - I just hope this continues for the next couple of days so that I have a good weekend with my family!

Sue


55 y/o
SCC LL Tongue 3/27/07
Part. mandibulectomy 9/2/07
Left ND 5/12/08
RT/Chemo
Rec LL Tongue 07/09
Part gloss 8/5 & 8/25
Surg 10/28/09 re mets to R neck & L jaw
RT & Chemo finished 12/22/09
PEG fitted 05/06/10
L buccal SCC 10/10
freeflap (forearm)surgery 2/28/11 L buccal and gingiva