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#21013 09-06-2006 10:34 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP  Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 | Just stopped by to say hi today. I finished my 12th RT. For the record I'm not offended by God talk. In fact faith is a big part of my life and always has been. But I also realize it can be a hot button issue, so I will heed the Mr Hill's advice.
Another X on the calendar 12 down and 21 to go. The side effects are kicking in slowly but I have my pain meds lined up ready to go when needed.
Thanks
Tim Stoj
Tim Stoj
60 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.
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#21014 09-06-2006 01:48 PM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 82 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 82 | Tim,
As for your question, I actually never really got mouth sores. My mouth had rough areas where it was sensitive to touch, but no actual sores ever formed. That is probably why I just got by with the Roxicet. I have been able to actually eat by mouth since my treatment ended almost, but I am still using my PEG because everything still tastes REALLY bad. I try something everyday as a gauge, but nothing really tastes like food yet-more like metallic garlic or something else horrible.
Congrats on having another X on the calendar!
Sarah
DX on 05/01/06 with SCC of right tongue. 05/11/06 surgery-tumor 1.2cm & 4 cm clear margins & parital glos. & neck dissection with removal of 34 nodes/1 positive at 4mm)T1N1MO
35 IGRT & 3 cycles of chemo (1 cisplatin & 2 carbo-complete on 8/9/06.
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#21015 09-06-2006 03:56 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 | Sarah,
Thanks for the answer. You were blessed not to have the mouth sores. I can't taste anything either, but I'm still eating by mouth. I have to force myself though and it's a struggle. I hope your taste comes back soon.
Tim Stoj
Tim Stoj
60 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.
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#21016 09-06-2006 04:30 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 66 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 66 | Thank you for the understanding Tim, and there are no issues with it at all if the first poster mentions it. But you are right it has been the hot button for too many heated debates here, for which there is no right or wrong. By the way, Mr. Hill was my father...everyone calls me Brian.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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