 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Tim,
I asked my head and neck surgeon and he said it was just plain luck but it did change my lifestyle a little. First off, get your followup appointments, scans and labwork as directed. If you use any tobacco products or drink beyond "moderation" STOP.
I eat lots more fruit, vegetables and salads and far less red meat (Does any of this really work -or matter??? Who knows -but at least it makes me FEEL like I'm doing something proactive). Try to reduce stress. Part of this is getting beyond fear of cancer.
Most importantly - Savor and ENJOY each day of your life!
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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