My RO told me a common side effect from radiation is the inability to gain a lot of weight after rad txs. Sometimes the thyroid corrects itself, over time. He also told me it doesn't necessarily mean you have to take meds for it. A family friends son from Church had OC and he went from 185 lbs. to 140 lbs., weight that he could not loose. He's since gained about 25 lbs. and feels good. Just some info that was related to me through two different sources.

best wishes

(as a previous post said...a food in-take journal and seeing a nutritionist experienced with post rad txs would be a good)

Last edited by Ray1971; 09-23-2008 04:07 AM.
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better