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#48181 05-22-2007 12:56 PM
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I am on my third week. My hair has fallen out in back. I have no taste buds. I have thrush which I just got medicine for and can't wait to be done with all of this. My face looks like a clown. But I do see a light at the end of this tunnel(I think)

#48182 05-22-2007 02:11 PM
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Angie,

I am glad that you have a positive outlook. i just finished my treatments eight weeks ago and i survived. You will too. i am proud of you. keep up the good work.

liz


diagnosed 12/20/2006 with undifferentiated large cell salivary gland cancer
#48183 05-23-2007 01:55 AM
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Angie,

What you are experiencing is completely normal. Your hair will grow back and your taste will likely return as well but it will take many, many months so don't expect to much to soon. I don't want you to set unrealistic goals.


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.

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