 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Hi Wanda,
Just because the radiation is done, does not mean he wil immediately start feeling better. He is going to continue to go downhill for another two to three weeks so all things you are concerned about now will continue. The road to recovery is different for everyone so hang in there for a while and neither of you should expect miracles overnight. Make certain he keeps swallowing so he doesn't lose that ability and yawning to avoid trismus problems. Take this one day at a time and keep posting. Here's hoping his is a speedy recovery.
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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