Stephanie:

Wonderful, wonderful news that you are in remission!!!!!!!!

You are young and that will help you to overcome any of the nasty lingering side effects. There sure are enough of those out there. Ive had the low blood pressure problem w/ some dizziness too. Chronic sinus problems are another one of the little lovelies that we get. It can take quite a while to get your metabolism back to normal for caloric intake to be regulated again. Personally Im not that upset that I did not gain back 65 pounds. The thyroid is something alot of people w/ OC have after effect problems with. From the info I have been reading, these little issues can plague you for several years after chemo/rad/surgery recoveries.

One thing is your great attitude towards the whole ordeal. Its finally over and those problems you described are put into perspective when you think about the rough road you have travelled.

Congrats on your terrific news smile

Christine
SCC 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 smile