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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Kris is so lucky to have such an aware caregiver! Glad to got him all checked out when you noticed him not acting normal. Hope he gets all straightened out quickly.
Radiation does a number on the thyroid. Many OC patients take thyroid meds for life, myself included. Its not a big deal but we do need to stay aware and watch for changes like what Kris experienced.
Best wishes for a speedy 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  | 
