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Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hi all, I think what I experienced is pretty common. I don't know what causes this time line (treatments, stress or what) The first two years post treatment I could eat anything and everything (except potatoes or bread) and would not gain any weight at all. Then as year three came on I would eat a few french fries, maybe a sandwich, toast, pancakes, bread and wham I gain 15 pounds. I can't tell you if it was the carbs, something physical or the thyroid effects. In any case my suggestion is that you don't stress out about weight gain just well balanced nutrition. In time you can expect gain to the point where you will be seeing too much (just like before)
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Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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