My husband is 2 months post treatment and generally he is doing okay. He got through treatment without a feeding tube and was able to keep his weight loss to a minimum. The issue now is that he has no appetite and he is constantly exhausted ( probably because he's not eating enough). He just had a physical about 3 weeks ago and they said his thyroid levels were normal. He has lost a lot of weight since ending radiation and he really doesn't have it to spare (6'5" down to 175 from 200). Any thoughts on how to kick start his appetite? Swallowing is not an issue except for really dry foods.
Maura
Working caregiver of husband Don ,56yrs, non smoker, casual drinker
6/14 DX squamous cell carcinoma on base of tongue, HPV positive
8/28 Radical neck dissection w/ removal of 31 lymph nodes and partial pharyngectomy T2 w/ MET to lymph node
8/30 emergency surgery to cauterize bleeders in throat
10/1 Began 1st of 30 tomotherapy
11/14 end of radiation
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