 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF! So sorry to hear you have had recurrences! Its not easy but it can be done! You will find lots of info and support here.
Are you being treated at a major cancer center? It can be very important especially since you are dealing with recurrences.
Hydration and nutrition are going to play a huge role in your recovery. High protein will help you to heal. Without proper nutrition it will be harder for you to recover. If you cant eat, drink ensure or boost. There is Boost Very High Calorie (used to be Carnation VHC) that has 560 calories per can. Its usually not available in stores so you can order it online thru Amazon for about $44 a case. If you use Amazon for this or any other purchases please go thru the green box here on the main forum pages to help OCF. Amazon gives OCF a 6% kickback for all purchases made using the link.
best wishes with everything!!!
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  | 
