| Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 7 Member | OP Member Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 7 | Today went better than I expected...I left Tim to himself to collect his thoughts. RT went fine, he was very quiet...writing me a couple of notes to tell techs some things..(he can't talk & able to swallow very little since RT kicked in 3 weeks ago). We got home, Tim & I both got all things done with his daily routine (trek, lotion, meds, nutrition, power-aid/water, and a big kiss on the forehead (one of the few places I can kiss) & a tap on his foot...then I had to go to work until 6:30. I got home and he was in pretty good spirits...considering. He sleeps in his recliner since his surgery because of trek/swallow....it just works for him. And I sleep on big couch next to him. We are both exhausted tonight and hopefully will have a positive day tomorrow. I sent out our weekly update to our close friends that have asked for updates; and they usually send Tim uplifting texts/emails. Allot of times we get a small text or email saying "sending you a Big Hug!" and it really does help sometimes. I am hoping the Dr will give him hydration tomorrow. I am picking up a refill for his thrush (Diflucan) along with his other meds. Thank you...it means allot.
Michele CG to Tim (both 54)= DX SCC 6/12, Stage 4- right base of Tongue/Floor of Mouth: Floor of Mouth & 50% of Tongue removed w/Flap & Full Neck Dissection 7-18-12: Peg, Port: RT 25X of33 w/Chemo 10X Cisplatin/Taxol)
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