Randy,

I have to reinforce what the others have told you about eating and everything that you want to, and then some! Three weeks into your treatment eating will be become a real chore (if you're like most of us) and by the end of treatment you may have a naso-gastric tube or a PEG and be struggling to take anything by mouth. Most of us lose weight so if you put some on prior to treatment that's not a bad thing.

Now that I'm unable to eat solid foods I still remind my daughter that she stopped me having a burger in the week before I started my last treatment. (You shouldn't develop swallowing issues - I have them only because I have had radiotherapy twice)

I agree that light exercise is a good thing throughout treatment but do listen to your body! If you are tired sleep. Don't try and overdo it!

Good luck and keep us updated with your journey.

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