| |
| | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 14 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 14 |
First week post treatment. Never had to use the PEG. Sore throat almost gone. "Sunburn" on my neck and shoulders completely manageable. Still using the Aguaphor but it isn't bad at all. Dry mouth is still a factor but since I usually have a cup of coffee nearby anyway it isn't a big problem. Still using chapstick to combat chapped lips. I haven't experienced any problem eating soft or minced foods (no teeth) but my diet still consists mostly of "Boost" mixed with chocolate "Mootopia". No taste capability yet to mention. I have a feeling I am regaining a hint of taste but not enough to enjoy food yet.
I have an appointment with my surgeon on the 20th. I'm going to ask him if we can get rid of my plastic umbilical cord.
Bud
Male, age 65, smoker, former drinker. Retired corp. pilot. diagnosed with stage I squamous cell in the lower tongue. Fairly active. I don't "exercise" exercise but work in the lawn and garden and work on my hot rod cars.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 644 Likes: 1 "OCF Down Under, Kiwi" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under, Kiwi" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 644 Likes: 1 | I like the Mootopia and the umbilical cord. Made me smile.
1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.
| | |
| Forums23 Topics18,264 Posts197,178 Members13,362 | | Most Online1,788
Jan 23rd, 2025 | | |
|
| |
