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#82265 10-18-2008 07:43 AM
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JeffL Offline OP
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OK,here is one that I haven't seen discussed.

I have noticed over the past couple of months that I have been more impatient and easily irritated. It kind of accompanies the chemo brain thing of forgetting names and such periodically. Just enough to be annoying. It has been difficult at work,and I suppose I have not been getting as much sleep as I could, but just wondering if anyone else had experienced the same thing.

Physically, I seem to have reached a point of some stability. I have a little more saliva,but still can be challenged, especially after exercise. Taste is pretty good, just a little "off" taste to chocolate. Biggest issues is neck and shoulder stiffness and discomfort. However, emotionallly I am not doing so hot. Nothing dramatic, just enough to be noticeable and troubling.

As always, any input is appreciated. Thanks!


Jeff
SCC Right BOT Dx 3/28/2007
T2N2a M0G1,Stage IVa
Bilateral Neck Dissection 4/11/2007
39 x IMRT, 8 x Cisplatin Ended 7/11/07
Complete response to treatment so far!!
JeffL #82271 10-18-2008 08:52 AM
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Geez Jeff, I was hoping I wasn't the only one forgetting names or what I am doing. LOL I get so disgusted with myself, I call myself names. I am trying at the present to try and calm down when I forget or screw something up/ It seems to help by backing off and looking at the situation. Good Luck Old Buddy and you will handle it. I know you and you are a determined guy.


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