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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Christine,
I was able to avoid surgery but like everyone that undergoes radiation Tx, I had eating issues. One thing that I found that worked for me was Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC. It has 560 nutritionally balanced calories in a small 8 oz can so you get a lot of bang for the swallow. You can't buy it OVC but must order it through a pharmacy dept like Walgreen's or CVS. It only costs about $31 a case or $1.30 a can.
This site will become your very best friend and it will be a tremendous aid to you in the upcoming treatment and recovery if required. Don't hesitate to ask or share anything.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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