Hi guys,

Thanks so much for all the support. So today was day 21 of rads. 12 more to go. My bathroom is now full of magic mouthwash, meds and creams. I have a fentaynal patch (I am sure I am spelling that wrong) which does not seem to do much but when I take oxycodone then I feel a bit better. I also decided to work from home part time, which makes life a bit easier. I am doing my best to get in as many calories as possible with the high boost drinks. Mucous is crazy. Cough medicine seems to work a bit but again, not much. I feel like a camel spitting all the time. I am so happy I found this site, because if I did not I do not know what I would have done.

Stage 1 tongue carcinoma in 1999 and again in 2001, removed surgically. Stage II tongue carcinoma in 2012, surgery, neck dissection, flap from forearm, trach (removed in hospital before leaving). Finished 30 rad tx on 11/28/12.

Jessica, age 38