 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Hi Steve,
I had no chemo, only radiation and froze the entire time. It was a beautiful autumn and I was in a flannel nightgown, under a down quilt rated for Halifax Newfoundland, a wool afghan and fox fur coat, plus two cats curled up with me and I STILL couldn't get warm. The only time I thawed out was when my husband climbed into bed with me. My thyroid was fine and I only lost 5 lbs the entire time. Unfortunately noone had an explanation. I suggest some exercise like walking might help if it is warm outside, rather than hiding in the bed like I did. It's not good for the muscles.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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