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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | [quote=dcferree]My husband is 12 weeks out of treatment, he is experiencing severe sore throat, thick gagging mucus, can't sleep, extreme fatigue. Does anyone have advice or tips on how to get him through this phase? Thank you, Callie.[/quote]
Sore Throat...never had much of that during or post Tx.
Thick Gagging mucus....appx 2 weeks.
Can't sleep...never experienced this but it could be associated with post Tx depression which can take on many faces and perhaps one needs to see a specialist.
Fatigue...never experienced fatigue but in a previous post I recommended getting a blood test for TSH to see if the thyroid has been damaged. I did experience extreme weakness, like weak as a new born kitten, for a good 4 months or so post Tx.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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