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Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Apr 4 11:41am | Replies (174)Comment receiving replies
It’s ended, he’s sleeping more feels exhausted. He can eat some, just forces himself. I worry he’s not getting enough calories, but he’s eating. He thought the scale would go up in two weeks and it didn’t, is that normal? Probably is awhile until he can gain. He couldn’t even walk around outside with me he’s so tired. I hate seeing him like this. This was a man that chopped his own wood , did woodworking and everything in between. He hates that he’s so weak now.
Thanks for asking.
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I finished my 30 rounds of radiation in July. I hit my rock bottom about 2-3 weeks AFTER my last session. It has been about 9 months now and I can eat anything I want now. I say this to give him a reason to not give up. My first couple of months after radiation I have a very soft diet and boost milkshakes. Then pasta , soup, eggs, cottage cheese. The maybe 3rd month Pizza! Steak and potatoes about 5th month. My taste gradually came back through the process as well. Hang in there, Get moving, and Eat what you can to get stronger. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck !
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It all sounds good. If he is up to it, it is okay if he wants to eat an entire pie. It will take weeks or months to put the weight back on. If he wants a milkshake, enjoy!
The fatigue should begin to go away soon however if it does not, get his Thyroid checked. Radiation can damage the thyroid sometimes. If his TSH is high or low, this scan lead to overwhelming fatigue. Or he may and probably is just tired whilst healing.
Get him walking, even if its just to the street and back. Not moving is not allowed. I don't know where you live but I will be happy to come there and kick his butt. A lot of work went into curing him. Now he has to do his part. This is said with love by the way, in case he asks.
Courage.