Hi everyone. My name is Sherri and I am new to this website. I am the caregiver to my husband who was diagnosed in August. I've replied to a couple of posts written by others. My "signature" where it shows my husband's diagnosis, etc. is not showing up at the end of my posts. Can any of you tell me why and how to correct it so that it will show up. Thanks a lot.

When I do a quick reply, there is data to the left of the box I am typing in that says "HTML is disabled, UBBCode is enabled." And underneath that there is a check box that says "Add Signature". Try to do a quick reply to this post and make sure the box is checked.

I think once it is checked it stays checked.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Margaret. Let's see if that takes care of the problem.

Well, that didn't work. Any other suggestions?

Hey Margaret. Hopefully this will work. I think I had just entered my signature information in the incorrect spot when I was setting up my profile.

skp,

Looks like you got it...you might add the date he finished all treatments...helps posters to know his recovery time.

Deb

Thanks, Deb. I'll do that. Is your husband's throat and mouth still really sore?

Sherri,

Hubby has had a pretty fast recovery. He was back eating totally by mouth (PEG tube placed before treatments started and totally PEG dependent by week 4 of treatments) around the third week after the end of rads. His mouth is not really sore per se...his tongue gets tired after he eats though and aches. His saliva output is at about 50% of what it was...definitely peters out at meals. He is beginning to taste sweets now..salty was there quickly after treatments. He talks about the sensation of something in his throat when he swallows... but is not getting choked much at all...I hear a "click" sound a lot when he is drinking something. Bill's energy level is amazing..really back to pre diagnosis levels.

So, all in all, a nice recovery. Bill is scheduled at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL on Monday for his first CT and PET scans....I am scared to death!

Deb

Deb: Buzz is scheduled for first CTs of Head and Chest on Monday.....he's not worried....I'm a basket case!
Not sure how long it will take to get results! Keep us posted about Bill!

Lois

Wow Lois,

Sounds like Monday is going to be a stressful day for both of us. Make you a deal...I will send prayers for you and Buzz and you do the same for Bill and I. It will help both of us to stay centered and in control. That is my worst fear....I feel the tears and emotions rising in my throat every time I think about Monday. We will have our results Monday afternoon as the lovely Dr's at Moffitt respect the time it takes for us to drive two hours north to Tampa and offered to do it all in one day. So scans in the morning (early, ugh..we need to leave Punta Gorda around 4:30am) and then our appointment with the doc around 1:00 pm.

Much hugs and hope from a fellow Tarheel...Deb