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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Katie, recovery from chemo/radiation can take a very long time. Everyone is different and will recover at their own pace. Push the calories (minimum 2500 daily, more is better) and good nutrition with high protein. The better her nutrition is the easier it will be for her to bounce back. Her skin will eventually return to normal. If I had to give you an answer as to timeframe, I would say aprox 3-4 months post tx she should be feeling decent. She wont be 100% but should be pretty good.
Best of luck with your mothers recovery.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
