Well, hopefully that lump is nothing of concern. So not fair to get it yet again. Good luck with the chemo/radiation combo, too. I hope it doesn't beat you down too heavily.

I guess all you can do is to try to eat as well as you can while you are able to, then try to keep your calories up with smoothies & other supplemental options, as the burns start to make it more difficult to eat. And while you have the energy, stay as active as you can when time permits, even if it's just some bodyweight exercises & stretching at home.

Adding those visits for chemo treatments probably cuts even more into your schedule, leaving less time for all the other things - hopefully you have support folks to help you with all the regular day to day stuff like laundry, grocery shopping & cleaning that also take time & energy.


Dx 2014Jan29 (42 yr old otherwise fit nonsmoker)
SCC tongue stage III T3N0M0
subtotal glossectomy, partial neck dissection, RFFF, trach, NG tube 2014Feb25 16 days in hospital
RAD 25 zaps 2014May5-2014Jun9
Back to work, paddling & hiking shortly afterwards