Hi Oscar,

I'm glad to hear you're getting throught it. I was worried when I'd read your Dr's thought. I am still feeling pretty miserable. I'm 10 days out. I'm hoping things start turning around soon. You said you've been eating? But you also said you have no taste. How is that possible? I don't think I could chew anything without taste. I also have very faint taste, but no real salt or sweet. I can taste tea and coffee though-guess that's bitter. I've been forcing myself to drink those Carnation VHC drinks-not easy though, I'm trying to drink water too, but also a challenge.I've lost 10 lbs and I didn't have much to lose. I can't wait to resume normal eating and have energy again. I'v been out of work since October, not sure when I'll feel well enough. My Dr. said I should start to improve next week. I really hope so! I'm still spitting out phelgm, but less than I was, so I guess that's something.
No, I wouldn't wish this on anyone!


Jenna,46,non-smoker,non-drinker
diagnosed SCC tongue 9/18/07
patial glossectomy 10/22/07
IMRT ends 1/24/08
PET scan 4/16/08-all clear!