| Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Roger, welcome to OCF. Congrats on finishing your treatments. I know they are rough but now you are finally finished and can start to heal. Keep up the good nutrition with high calories and hydration so you heal faster. High protein will also help. I use a high protein powder that I mix into my feeding formula. I also add extra water so I am sure to stay hydrated.
I know it can be scary reading other people's stories here and all the misleading 'facts' you can find elsewhere on the web. Knowledge can be scary but it can also allow you to know what to look for when you have an unusual after effect pop up. Just remember everybody is different. Im not one who focuses on the stats, Ive had OC 3 times so I already know I am living on borrowed time. Just knowing that helps me to make the most of every single day. I know its not always easy to see your own good fortune but one day you will see how far you have come and realize you have made excellent progress.
Best wishes with your continued 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 | | |
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