Oscar:

Hang in there, it does get easier. David's post pretty much sums it up what to expect. Going thru this during the holidays makes it even worse.

Im 3 months post radiation and chemo. I kept my hair all but the patch you described. So far I dont have any regrowth there yet.

The most important thing is to keep your nutrition up. Thats what makes you heal. I struggle with this on a daily basis. Get something for the mucous and drink lots of water. I know its very difficult right now but it really will get easier.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile