OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 49 Likes: 1 | Thanks for the advice. I never thought of Jerry as having this issue since he did not have radiation but after some more careful research and reading I can now understand the possible causes much better. I have contacted Fox Chase this morning. The radiation oncology nurse said I could do something now but it is not something I have to act on immediately. She said it was more about body image and not so much of a medical issue. I have a choice to ask to come in and see the doctor and then they may recommend PT or not. I think I will take your advice as well as Cheryl and pursue the PT and massage. I will speak with Jerry also because he may have gone to someone outside of Fox Chase. Glad to hear from you. I have not been as steady with posts, etc. Hopefully I can get to visiting more regularly. It certainly makes me want to help although I never really know what help to give. I feel I have benefited from all of you!
63 years old Nona to Alora, Emery, Ilyana, Harper, Nolan, & Rory. Yogini since 2012. Namaste.
Diagnosed 10/5/20 Oral Cancer/ RT side of tongue SCC Stage I Partial Glossectomy 10/23/20 Right Neck Dissection 12/4/20 Clear Nodes BOT SCC 1/18/11 Stage IV N3 M0 HPV+ Port2/18/11 Treatment start 2/22 CISplatin 2rnds, Rads:35 treatments July 12 doctors' deemed me cancer free-port out July 18. Non-smoker, was a light-drinker No drinking since diagnosis |