 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Its always nice to hear someone is doing well. Thank you for posting such an encouraging post! I know its been difficult, the surgery is a rough one. Excellent news with the clear lymph nodes.
When doing radiation and chemo, make sure you pay close attention to his intake. A minimum of 48 oz of water and 2500 calories daily is what he will need to maintain his weight and energy. Even more is better!
We are all in your corner rooting for your father!
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  | 
