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sinkingfeeling

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13. I'm so sorry. Yes, I was scheduled for 35 radiation treatments for
Sat Apr 14, 2018, 07:54 AM
Apr 2018

SCC stage IV on my tonsils, but got a reprieve and only had 33!
It is awful. Everybody has some or all of those side affects, but each individual reacts differently to the radiation. I did not use a feeding tube and was able to drink Ensure type stuff throughout. I had a couple of bad burns on my neck that left scars and I felt the worse the week after treatments stopped.
You will get through it. I have been cancer free for 9 years.

P.S. You should check if there is a SPOHNC chapter near you. The members have all been in your shoes and can suggest many tricks for dealing with issues. They will help you when you need it. I still attend meetings and try to help those just starting the journey.

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So sorry. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #1
Deeply sorry for your hell on Earth! Hoping all of your treatments are democratisphere Apr 2018 #2
Oh, Wiley, that sounds horrible. Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #3
Oh, wow. I'm so sorry. Mouth cancer here, but nothing like that. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #4
I'm so sorry to hear this. JNelson6563 Apr 2018 #5
i've heard the treatment can be worse than the disease, barbtries Apr 2018 #6
We're pulling for you, Wiley! bucolic_frolic Apr 2018 #7
You will persist and you will triumph. . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #8
Willey, my husband did it 4 years ago. Silver Gaia Apr 2018 #9
This sounds absolutely miserable. TNNurse Apr 2018 #10
Magic Mouthwash is so good, and later use Mouth Kote. alfredo Apr 2018 #17
Hey man. I dont have any useful information but want to reach out and send you some aloha and mahina Apr 2018 #11
Music helped me through the ordeal. alfredo Apr 2018 #16
I am so very sorry! GreenPartyVoter Apr 2018 #12
I'm so sorry. Yes, I was scheduled for 35 radiation treatments for sinkingfeeling Apr 2018 #13
Finished Treatment 22! wiley Apr 2018 #21
Throwing some adages your way packman Apr 2018 #14
Damn! sorry to hear you are having such a tough time. alfredo Apr 2018 #15
So sorry. Get out your pain and frustration and fear by crying whenever applegrove Apr 2018 #18
It does sound like hell PennyK Apr 2018 #19
OMG you people are so wonderful! wiley Apr 2018 #20
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