"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | Barbara,
Recovery will take a while. Everyone is different but Michael will have days that are wonderful then some that are not.
I was in bed for at least 2 months after treatment. I would get up for about an hour or so and then back to bed. I just did not have any energy or strength. Around 4 months out I started to feel a little better. Each month that passes he will see little things improve. It just takes time. Our poor body's have been through so much. I am at a year now and doing much better. I still have a few small things I am dealing with.
Make sure he is getting enough nourishment and liquids. May want to add an extra can of Boost or what ever you have. Yes, and stay away from anyone that is sick. He does not need that on top of everything else.
Take care & give it time. Diane
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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