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Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 168 | Sorry to hear about your Dad. Magic Mouthwash and pain meds got me through a very long recovery. It took me about three months to begin to even remotely feel like myself. I think it took me two months before I could eat anything at all, and I only forced myself because I hated my PEG and they wouldn't take it out until I could eat by mouth again. The Magic Mouthwash really is magic. Also, please tell your Dad that he will heal. I had a hard time believe it for myself, when I was in the worst of it, but it is true. I will say prayers for him and you. -Michelle
SCC left tonsil, stage IV, HPV+, metastatic to one lymph node. Biopsy 12/23/10; tonsillectomy 1/13/11; DX 1/25/11; Peg in 1/28/11. Peg out 6/29. TX 1/31/11-3/21/11: 35 IMRT plus 3 Cisplatin. Pet-Scan 6/20/11 = CLEAR! Three years out, learning to live with the long-term side effects of radiation while reminding myself to feel blessed.
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