Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | Bette - Maybe someone else will have an idea here. I haven't had your or Reggie's experience, but seems to me that a little exercise, starting slow would help. Has his doctor said anything about how soon he should be resuming some activities? And if it's ok with what he's been through? Maybe your excellent care has made him feel so much better, he just wants to relax and enjoy it a little before doing very much. How is Reggie's mood? Does he seem positive in how he feels? Maybe if you check with the Doctor and get his take on it, you might be able to pass this on to Reggie with something like "well, the doctor says . . . ." so that someone else is making some suggestions for him to consider. You really have done an amazing job with his hydration and feeding so pat yourself on the back for that!
Anne-Marie CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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