Bill,

Putting on a few pounds right now before radiation is a good thing! Most of us lose weight during radiation, some more than others. I lost 65 pounds which I could stand to lose at the time and have put 20 back on in 2 years. So, don't worry about the weight and eat well (not necessarily junk) till radiation begins.

Pam


SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV- 2/04 - 40 Rads 1/2 conventional, 1/2 IMRT; 3 chemo treatments consisting of Carboplatin/Taxol/5-FU; Right Radical Neck Dissection
7/04; scans and pathology clear