Today I met with the nutritionist in preparation for radiation that begins 6/13.

Key take-aways:
- 2 liters of water per day
- 75 to 88 grams of protein per day
- 1600 to 1800 calories (I'm 5'2" and usually my calorie limit is 1200.)

Taking Christine's advice and enjoying favorite foods before I begin. Tonight's special treat: glass of red wine. With the pre radiation tooth extraction there were limited options wink

When I begin radiation I will do a post on the blog section and will update for each day of radiation.

I have an appointment with the speech and swallowing therapy department and may take advantage of the free exercise physiology session. My RO wants me to start doing yoga.

Thank you all for reading my posts and your support. I will be candid - terrified of radiation side effects - but will work hard to keep up hydration and nutrition.

Keep fighting friends!

Me -- currently 53 years old
SCC diagnosed 3/7/2017 at age 48
Staging SCC HPV+ T0,N1 primary unknown
PET 3/16, no activity, biopsies 3/23 benign
TORS surgery identified 2mm tumor in BOT (vallecula)
Cancer restaged T1, N2, M0
Begin 30 sessions of radiation (60 Gy) 6/13
Completed radiation 7/24/2017
1st MRI clear 10/23/2017!!
2nd MRI clear 10/17/2018!