Yes, David is *usually* right...some things come sooner for others...but, that first year is usually a recovery year.

Dan finished treatment in August and I remember he had his first big, juicy, expensive steak in April and enjoyed every bite.

For many months post treatment, the bulk of his calories came from liquid supplements and the remainder from trying different foods (some successful, some not so). His saliva and taste buds recovered much faster than his lingering fatigue...for others, it is the other way around. For many people, it's all about finding a new normal.

I agree with David, even if it's a liquid supplement, try to get your calories and fluids in daily. It's important to your healing process.


Margaret
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C/G: Husband, 48 (at time of dx)
Dx 5/18/07 SCC, BOT, lymph node involvement. T1N2BM0. (Stage 4a, G2/3)
Tx 6/18 - 8/3/07, IMRT x 33 Cisplatin x3 (stopped after 1st dose due to hearing issues). Weekly Erbitux started 6/27/07 completed 8/6/07.