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104. Better. I had surgery first, but I also had a lymph node next to my carotid. They did 33 radiation shots at it and

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 11:36 AM

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it was successful. Good luck. Radiation of the throat is brutal. I hope your doctor has told you about the possible blistering or damage to teeth and jaws. You will be very tired. My salivary glands were basically destroyed and my taste buds were jacked up. Everything tasted like dirty socks. My doctor had wanted me to have a feeding port put in , but I refused. He got so worried by my weight loss that he threatened to do it anyway, so I put weighs in my jeans pockets so he wouldn't notice the pounds. I lived on Ensure for weeks.

If you need to talk, I'm here. Really, I found attending SPOHNC meetings extremely helpful in keeping my spirits up. SPOHNC is Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancers. Find a local chapter here: https://www.spohnc.org/find-a-local-chapter-near-you/

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My cancer update, not pretty [View all] KS Toronado Saturday OP

I am so sorry to hear that KS Toronado jfz9580m Saturday #1

What a nightmare for you. pandr32 Saturday #2

Those are some great suggestions. And use real greek yogurt without emulsifiers - recommend Fage. erronis Saturday #9

Exactly. pandr32 Saturday #15

Breyers. The best ice cream on the market. Silver Gaia Saturday #68

Thank you! pandr32 Saturday #72

I always have a Yoplait yogurt every day KS Toronado Yesterday #86

Yikes! 2naSalit Saturday #3

You are brave. quaint Saturday #4

I am so sorry to hear this KS, you have been through so much. sheshe2 Saturday #5

Thanks SS KS Toronado Yesterday #87

.... Spazito Saturday #6

Thanks for the recipe, I'll try it. KS Toronado Yesterday #88

You're very welcome! You can also spoon the hamburger mix over a half a hamburger bun... Spazito Yesterday #90

Mmm, that sounds good! I love Montreal Steak seasoning (and mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms)! liberalla Yesterday #100

I add chives to my potatoes as well depending what I am serving them with... Spazito Yesterday #103

More yummmm! liberalla Yesterday #107

I'm so sorry. That's a lot to go through. Solly Mack Saturday #7

I will keep you in my prayers, KS Toronado. My husband has malignant cancer and they took their good old time, getting debm55 Saturday #8

Hugs! erronis Saturday #10

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through so much stage left Saturday #11

Peanut Butter! OldBaldy1701E Saturday #12

Several people have mentioned Peanut Butter KS Toronado Yesterday #89

I don't have the correct words to express my feeling for what you are going LoisB Saturday #13

Sending love and healing energy to you! 💗🙏🏼 Hope22 Saturday #14

Blessings and white light dear ks tornanado. 1WorldHope Saturday #16

Ice cream if you can take it malaise Saturday #17

I hope you get better JoseBalow Saturday #18

So sorry to hear this. Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Saturday #19

I can only say that you have my fondest hopes for interventional care that will promote hlthe2b Saturday #20

Thank you, I should be asking the head cancer Doctor about diet KS Toronado Yesterday #91

Lumberjack breakfast, cheesestake sandwich and shake for lunch and lasagna with a pina colada for dinner. SunSeeker Saturday #21

Fuck cancer Nevilledog Saturday #22

WOW, thanks for that fantastic LINK! KS Toronado Yesterday #93

You are most welcome, my dear KS. Nevilledog Yesterday #94

So very sorry to hear this. 3catwoman3 Saturday #23

Oh man, no one should be going through all of this. Even if our medical personnel were competent, it's a huge struggle. Exp Saturday #24

Sending healing thoughts your way Mz Pip Saturday #25

So sorry. WestMichRad Saturday #26

Wishing only the best for you, from Canada. Bev54 Saturday #27

Sending healing vibes to you++++++++++ spooky3 Saturday #28

I can't believe the delays and lousy decisions your doctors have provided. If you have an oncologist suspecting sinkingfeeling Saturday #29

I forgot to mention it above KS Toronado Yesterday #95

Better. I had surgery first, but I also had a lymph node next to my carotid. They did 33 radiation shots at it and sinkingfeeling Yesterday #104

Already booked marked them my friend KS Toronado Yesterday #106

God I'm sorry. I hate hearing this. Billsdaughter Saturday #30

I'm so sorry you're going through this. live love laugh Saturday #31

(((((HUGS))))) UpInArms Saturday #32

I wish you get better and fast. mercuryblues Saturday #33

All the best to you. PittBlue Saturday #34

Sending a hug and strength democrank Saturday #35

In addition to focusing on food justsomeguy01 Saturday #36

That was practical advice I needed to hear, thanks KS Toronado Yesterday #97

I really appreciate your sharing this. Bristlecone Saturday #37

Hey KS Toronado, lark Saturday #38

Geez, what a mess. Hope they get you Figarosmom Saturday #39

How's your appetite in general these days? BaronChocula Saturday #40

I can relate Randomthought Saturday #41

Hang in there...I know how many times have you heard that... MiHale Saturday #42

Damn, KS, that is very crappy news. I hate that you are going through this. brer cat Saturday #43

Thanks brer, been buying Ensure by the case for over a year now. KS Toronado Yesterday #98

Sorry to hear this! TBF Saturday #44

First let me send calming vibes your way Lifeafter70 Saturday #45

Sounds like so much Dear_Prudence Saturday #46

Damm. I am sorry for your situation. Please keep us posted as you can. Milkshakes with egg(s) thrown in? Rocky Balboa Evolve Dammit Saturday #47

I know how you feel with all the docs Nigrum Cattus Saturday #48

WOW, thanks for that LINK N C KS Toronado Yesterday #99

100% natural vanilla ice-cream Joinfortmill Saturday #49

So sorry KS canetoad Saturday #50

Beer And Peanut Butter... BurnDoubt Saturday #51

((((HUGS)))) BumRushDaShow Saturday #52

Sending you big, huge hugs.... Marie Marie Saturday #53

Sorry to hear it. Vanilla ice cream. Ensure protein drinks. Best wishes surfered Saturday #54

Eat whatever you enjoy and can tolerate. Set a weight goal so you don't overdo it. Get in contact with a dietician if Dorothy V Saturday #55

Ideas for weight gain synni Saturday #56

Damn KS, 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy Saturday #57

Sending you healing light, love, nurture, comfort and positivity KS 💚🤍❤️🧡🩵 Clouds Passing Saturday #58

So...so sorry to hear this. I remember when you announced your cancer last year Bengus81 Saturday #59

Holding you in my heart, KS Tornado. n/t TygrBright Saturday #60

Awww Damn! MeNotThatKindOfOrc Saturday #61

My cancer weight gain trick is peanut butter and vanilla ice cream smoothies. herding cats Saturday #62

Aloha, KS 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Saturday #63

Cancer sucks. murielm99 Saturday #64

Chocolate. Maybe with a side of peanut butter. calimary Saturday #65

Have cheese fondue using cooked shrimp, bread cubes, applegrove Saturday #66

If it does not conflict with medical advice, try adding some butter (real) to your cooking. It packs on fat and artemisia1 Saturday #67

High calorie Boost Unrepentant Fenian Saturday #69

I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork Saturday #70

Sending love stillspkg Saturday #71

Sometimes, there are just no good words to help, and I'm sorry for that. hamsterjill Saturday #73

Foods to put on weight ms.pamela Saturday #74

Damn. I fucking hate cancer, and babylonsister Saturday #75

All I have are hugs for you Lulu KC Saturday #76

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. milestogo Saturday #77

The stress from tRump made be drop a ton (down to 81 pounds) BigmanPigman Yesterday #78

Thoughts and good Karma yankee87 Yesterday #79

I am so sorry, KS Toronado. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #80

I don't know how this would work for you, but it put weight on my dear husband after several health issues made him drop MLAA Yesterday #81

Where do you live? What took them so long to start treatment and then gave you a bug with your scans? Playingmantis Yesterday #82

I'm finding out my home town cancer center KS Toronado Yesterday #105

Sounds so rough Marthe48 Yesterday #83

You've been dealt a tough hand, my friend. Swede Yesterday #84

We need a war on cancer. I lost two brothers and my mother to it. spanone Yesterday #85

Oh, I'm so sorry to read this rundown of treatment, appts, tests, scans, doctors, etc. without a more positive result! liberalla Yesterday #92

OMG - what a nightmare for you. May you could sip on Ensure or something all day long? It would be easy Vinca Yesterday #96

I'm so sorry for what you've been going through! Ocelot II Yesterday #101

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. CrispyQ Yesterday #102

I'm so sorry, KS Toronado. Sending hugs and healing vibes...and some links with info that highplainsdem Yesterday #108