Im so sorry you are struggling! Unfortunately yes this can be all part of the recovery process. A complete recovery can take all of 2 full years after finishing treatments.

The very best thing I can advise you is to focus on what is controllable. That is your nutrition. Every single day strive to take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48 oz of water. Recovery can zap all your energy quickly and your body requires alot more calories to rebuild itself.

Have you been back to your family doctor for a full blood workup? Maybe your thyroid has been damaged by the radiation and you need some help with medication. Also you could be anemic or picking up some kind of bug. Never know what is causing your chills and lack of stamina so get checked out by your family doc or your ENT if thats who oversees your care. Hopefully you will begin to feel better soon.

Good luck!!!!

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile