Hello Mike and Ginny,

I am just 9 months from last treatment. So far I am clear. I look forward to my one year celebration, but for now I just try and take one problem at a time as I continue to heal.

You will have good days and bad. I just had my swallow test a few weeks ago. Then I went in and had the esophagus stretch. (others have had done) I had scare tissue that was from treatment and it was causing me to have blocking problems. This did not start up until I was about 5 months out. I am a little sore right now,so I am back to liquids & soft things for now.

You will run into other small problems as you go along. This is a great site to get help with them. We are all here if you need us. Just remember it take time for all these things to heal. I think it is Gary that said "A month for every week of radiation" and it is true! It was at 3 months that I started to see some good changes.

Welcome and hang in there. You are through the worst of it. smile
Take care,
Diane

2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015