| Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Anita,
When I was 2 months out I was still having hot and cold problems. I understand that the thyroid plays a role in this, also anemia and low white cell count, so any or all of the above are potential contributors. There is no way to fight this other than it has to run the course. You eventually may need thyroid medication. I am 75 days out today and still have some problems but not as severe - things are definitely improving. I always keep a blanket or 2 handy that I can kick off easily if I need to. There were a few times that my wife had to sleep in the guest room so I could have the heat on and she could have the windows open. I also always have layers of clothing (which we are used to living in the SF Bay Area). And, yes, I have had the heat up to 80 degrees, something I would have NEVER done before this. We have a ceiling fan which was very handy. I have lost a lot of weight so I am sure that it is a factor also.
Gary Allsebrook
SCC, Stage III, Right Tonsil (T3N0M0)
Cisplatin Chemo x2, IMRT x33
Treatment Began 1/28/03
Treatment Ended 3/19/03
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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