Hi Ricky,

Based on my experience I offer the following story and advice.

A week or so after starting treatment I simply could not eat "normal" food anymore. It was absolutely repulsive to me.

But I knew how many calories I needed to hold my weight - about 2700/day.

I found a simple, bland meal that I could tolerate three times a day: egg-beater omelet with cheese, two Boost Plus, and tea with honey. I used the magic mouthwash before eating.

I lost about 5 lb.

I also did light exercises every morning, as well as stretching my neck and jaw daily.

Figure out the calories, keep it simple, and good luck!

Best wishes,

Chris


SCC left tonsil, 2 lymph nodes, modified radical neck dissection, IMRT (both sides) completed 10/25/06, Erbitux and Cisplatin weekly, Ethyol daily