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Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Mar 18 11:49am | Replies (31)

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@rakga

Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his radiation oncologist on his next twice per day and so far, they are pleased with how things are looking.

His biggest battle right now is the thick mucus that looks creamy. He's doing salt and baking soda rinses religiously as well as using Helios 2x per day. He told me that it's getting more difficult to swallow which I assume is related to the mucus settling in his throat?

The Boost VHC and Ensure Complete caused digestive pain and issues so we're waiting on Kate Farms Peptide formula tonight and praying that it works for him because he is simply not getting enough calories right now.

His radiation oncologist did share that she is seeing progress on her general scans used for her calculations at the halfway point which was very reassuring. Praying it continues!

Your support is so appreciated!

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