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Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | Hi Jeff,
I've had a few problems but not to your extent. My swollowing problems were due more to pain for the first 6 months from end of treatment. I was having more difficulty recently with the swollowing (after 2 + years) and after my coworkers did the Himleich manover on me after choking decided to have a few tests run. There was a scare tissue problem I'm working with and making sure I only try very small bites and paying attention while I swallow.
All I can say is DON'T GIVE UP HOPE and keep having it stretched!! Keep swallowing at least something during this time and remember to work at opening your mouth wide. You WILL get back more with time but you may be very frustrated when you can finally swallow regular food but can not open your mouth far enough to get it in!
Keep us posted. We care about your struggle cause we have all been there. - Kris
SCC Stage IV left tonsil neck disection 3/02 radiation finished 6/02 chemo finished 9/02
Stage 2A left breast cancer 3/09, chemo and radiation, finished treatment 2/7/10 -Stage 2 right beast cancer 10/14 chemo and radiation
Every day is still a gift :-)
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