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#13060 12-06-2007 07:19 AM | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 8 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 8 | I had my first appointment today and it appears to be clear.
I have lost 40 lbs so far (11 since treatment ened) so I have to keep my PEG and the dietitian is changing me from Fortisip to another higher protien drink as I don't have much muscle left.
It is still too early for a scan and there is a lot of radiation damage still to my throat and tongue but I am doing very well.
Am feeling really cheerful after this and am cooking my first meal in 3 months (plain beef cassarole), salt taste is back with a vengance.
Just need to get used to the dry mouth now and get stronger.
Love to all
Lynn
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Age 49 SCC Lt tonsil/soft palate with tonsillectomy 18-7-2007, 7-8-2007 left sided neck dissection 3 nodes positive, 22-8-2007 PEG insertion. 35 doses radiotherapy and 2 doses of Cisplatin (3rd dose cancelled due to neutropaenia. Finished Tx 19th Oct 2007 lost 48lbs in weight.
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#13061 12-06-2007 09:25 AM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 622 Likes: 1 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 622 Likes: 1 | Good news, and eating in time for the holidays. Mine was the sweet taste that came back first Cakes, Pies, Cookies, YUM !!!  Kevin
18 YEAR SURVIVOR
SCC Tongue (T3N0M0) diag 06/2006.
No evidence of disease 2010
Another PET 12-2014 pre-HBO, still N.E.D.
�Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. It matters that you don't just give up.�
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#13062 12-06-2007 01:14 PM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 231 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 231 | Just hang in there Lynn because it will get better. I really turned the corner about a week ago. It is true that you can expect a month recovery per week of treatment.
Just think, like Kevin said, starting to eat better just in time for the holidays.
Remember we are here for you Lynn.
God bless you.
Billy
Dx Mar 07 with Base Of Tongue Stage IV. IMRT 35x with 3 doses Cysplatin ran concurrent. Tx ended May 31,07. Left and right node involved. Radical neck disection 7/18/07
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#13063 12-06-2007 05:34 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Lynn: Wonderful news, and with that positive attitude, I'm sure you're going to be back on top in no time!
Thank you for sharing your report!
Lois & Buzz in NC
CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!
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