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Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | Melissa;
Bill D. is absolutely correct with the 3 to 4 weeks post TX effects. Radiation is "the gift that keeps on giving" and it will take some time. Continue to keep Billy swallowing no matter how it feels and keep plenty of fluids passing through, even if it's just swishing and spitting. The more proactive he is the easier it will get.
Best wishes,
Steve
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****
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