Hi Budgie, my brother is in Perth, as well. Where were you treated? Being only 4 weeks post radiation, you will be just emerging from the worst of it. As others have said, don't expect the weight to come back any time soon - I think you've done very well just dropping 15kg! My brother found carb soda, as suggested by Cheryl, helpful withe ulcers but also in keeping his oral environment better able to protect his teeth. Good luck with your recovery.
Brother 49yo DX 22/6/11 Tonsil SCC HPV+ Stage IV T4N1(?)M0. Carbo/docetaxel (Taxotere)19/7, 11/8 (with E-tux), 1/9; E-tux 11/8, 25/8, 15/9, 30/9, 14/10, 28/10; IMRT X 35 (70gy tumour;63gy nodes;56gy gen area) 19/9-4/11/11. Clear PET scan 1/2/12. 1 and 2 year post treatment checks good. |