I'm over a year out of surgery and treatments. I still have to eat soft foods. Oatmeal, mashed potatoes with extra gravy. I take chunky soup and put it throught the old food processor. Got to take the lumps out of it. I also make noodle side dishes, like alfredo or parmesan and run them through the food processor. Any pasta dish also goes in the processor. Milk shakes are a real treat. Pudding is a daily treat. I used to drink boost or ensure all the time. I've given them up and still managed to gain about 20 pounds in a years time. Like anything else in your life, you learn to adapt.

John


SCC base of tongue. Diagnosed as stage IV, Sept. '04. Partial glossectomy, Radical neck dissection left side, 37 Radiation sessions, Chemo x 7 weeks. Finished treatments January '05. Cancer surivor!