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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Geri,
Hold on now as the first couple of weeks post Tx are usually the worst we have to deal with so just be prepared and if it doesn't turn out that way, so much the better.
Re the thick stuff, I didn't find anything that made it better. I did carry a small Styrofoam cup with me to use to constantly spit it out but night times can be rough as I would wake up with a throat full and barely make it to the bathroom. I think mine only lasted a 2 weeks or so and then the dry mouth sets in.
Fun times but he is soooo close to the end of the tunnel.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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