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alfredo

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17. Yes, I had both radiation and chemo, for SCC of the tongue and neck.

Tue Apr 3, 2018, 07:48 PM

Apr 2018

It is going on two years since ending my treatment. Are you getting a PEG tube? You will probably need one.

The first two weeks of radiation is a breeze, but after that you will start feeling weak. Just go ahead and cut your hair short, and see if you can, get a script for Aquaphor for your skin.

Carry water, and a one liter graduated container. You will puke, but not those gut twisting “ too much” pukes.

Milk it for all can.

Good luck.

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About to start radiation therapy for inoperable SCC of the palate. I think. [View all] wiley Feb 2018 OP

I haven't, but good luck today! Dennis Donovan Feb 2018 #1

I haven't, either, but I also want to send my support. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #2

I haven't been through it but wish you well. femmedem Feb 2018 #3

Take good care of yourself... Trueblue Texan Feb 2018 #4

Yes, went through it 9 years ago. Unfortunately, I Can't write about it sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #5

Dog love! wiley Feb 2018 #10

I highly recommend you locate a SPOHNC * chapter before you begin your sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #6

Thanks All! wiley Feb 2018 #7

How many treatments? alfredo Feb 2018 #8

Whoa. wiley Feb 2018 #9

Come Feb 25 my tube will have been in 2 years. alfredo Feb 2018 #11

Thanks again! wiley Feb 2018 #12

Mouth Kote is what i use. alfredo Feb 2018 #13

You are an inspiration! wiley Feb 2018 #14

Thats good news. alfredo Feb 2018 #15

Update on treatment wiley Mar 2018 #16

Yes, I had both radiation and chemo, for SCC of the tongue and neck. alfredo Apr 2018 #17

How are you progressing? alfredo Sep 2018 #18