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Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | My husband had pretty bad mucositis - took him three months to start in on solid food (if you can call an easy over egg solid). We got pretty creative with protein shakes before that.
His saliva is returning - dinner takes about one glass of water instead of 3 or 4. It is frustratingly slow, but better than the alternative.
Best wishes on your recovery!
Last edited by Maria; 07-08-2012 05:53 PM.
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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