 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 |
Deb:
Its understandable to be afraid of the side effects of radiation. You dont want to risk a recurrance. To be honest, the side effects can be pretty brutal, but you can do it. Its a good thing that you have found this site so you can be an informed patient. People here will help you thru with moral support and answer your questions.
Im 10 months post radiation and my saliva is almost normal as is my taste for food. Everbody heals and reacts differently to treatments. Going into radiation you want to eat everything you crave and get the best nutrition possible. Just eat like crazy! Dont worry about gaining weight, you will probably lose some from treatments.
ChristineSCC 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  | 
