 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409 Likes: 1 | James, congrats on getting through a tough treatment. I'd say you're doing pretty well considering how brutal this stuff can be. The previous posters all have great advice. I personally stayed on liquids for a good 6 months after rads, and my full taste didn't return for much longer - easily a year or more. As my fellow David says, patience is the key!
Keep us posted. We're all here to help.
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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