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Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 | Angel:
My mask was SO tight until about the 3rd day and the weight loss started in.
By the end, it barely fit me anymore as I had lost almost 100 pounds.
Not a good way to do it, and if you don't have it to spare you need to be very conscientious about taking in nutrition and hydration...trust me on the later part. Massive dehydration was a major challenge for my treatment and ended me up in intensive care for 5 days.
Do you have a PEG?
I'm sure it's been told to everyone a million times, but a PEG is NOT optional.
PS: was your second cancer a recurrence or residual? Guess it doesn't really matter, only curious.
Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.
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