Just an update after my meeting with my Radiation Oncologist...She feels the mouth side effects should not be full strength, since they are shooting higher than first thought. Basically, they are shooting from my mustache up to my sinuses. Hopefully, the saliva production and taste loss should be minimal. She is of the opinion I should really do well.....
I hope she is right. I wish I could work until I feel worse, but I'm off till cleared to fight fires again. I start 30x rads Wednesday the 25th, and should end Oct 6th, just in time for Halloween and my new IMRT mask costume! Watch out kids!
Can not say enough about the firefighters I work with....I have had my Lieutenant, other LT's, other firefighters, and even my Captain work on their off days to slow my burn of sick leave down. A humbling experience to benefit of kindness and love from so many. I promise to fight the good fight!