 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF. Yes others have been thru this too. Its not too common but I have seen it discussed here before.
Since you just finished your treatments a short time ago you still have a long way until you are fully recovered. A complete recovery can take 2 full years. Most patients are doing much better about 3-4 weeks post rads. There will be noticeable improvements in your sense of taste and fatigue in the first 3-6 months post rads. Best thing you can do to help your body rebuild itself is to focus on your intake. Every single day for at least the first year take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48-64 oz of water. If you can push more in thats even better and can only help make your recovery easier.
Best wishes!
ChristineSCC 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  | 
