What a mess - Cancer sucks. The potential side effects from the toxicity and bombardment of gamma rays seems a continual learning process. We all make the brutal treatments with rare exception, then face this kaleidoscope of minor to major "ailments' post treatment.

I slid through the gauntlet of treatment rather unscathed yet during the 7 weeks post I have experienced all sorts of minor conditions varying from sensitive teeth (hot and cold), ulcers and sores, hard to swallow, cold all the time (the extremes of that seem now history), aches and pains in various places, very sensitive scalp and ears and upper body surface/skin, etc. Tongue is really sensitive to toothpaste and just about any seasonings.

Mind you, I'm surely not complaining at all; the alternative was far worse but just how harsh treatment is continues to offer new surprises. Many say I look so great but inside there are many body as Paul points out that are just messed up. have a good day, don


Don
Male, 1955
Great health except C
Dec '12
DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes
1 tooth out
Jan '13
2nd tooth out
Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT
4-6/2013
CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150
ended 5/29,6/4