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What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma
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Thanks Jody! I was afraid that this is what is in store for me, but appreciate you giving me the, heads-up, cause doctors won't I go for biopsy and measurements(possible robotic surgery) on Thursday, and then radiologist 5 days later. I assume that the radiation/chem will then follow. So, it kinda looks like the tough parts will begin in July and early August and last until around the first of the year??? I live alone and have no family, so it's just my dog and me. I am 80, looks like 2025 is not going to be my best year
I truly appreciate your sharing, sometimes its the doubt that worries me the most.
I will do my best to follow your suggestions. I have already ordered the mouthwash, soft tooth brush, etc. I will make sure that radiologist sets me up with a feeding tube, etc
Thank you so very much!
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I went through radiation and chemo about 18 months ago. I too live alone. Am 72 and have my dog living with me. I drove myself to every appointment, to the grocery store and to other appointments. My goal was to eat 6 small meals a day and not lose too much weight. When someone offers to bring you food, accept it even if you can’t eat it. My freezer was full of soup. Load up on gelatin, ice cream and applesauce or anything that you can swallow easily. Attitude goes a long way with this. I had two operations. First was to remove tonsils and do six biopsies in my throat. Second was TORS and lymph node dissection. 18 removed with two cancerous. Ask for the magic mouthwash and stay ahead of the pain. It won’t be your best year but you will get through it.
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You definitely need someone to take you to treatment, you will most likely be on pain medication and it is unlawful to drive under the influence of pain medication…it’s the same as a DUI!!!
Most treatment centers have donations that can help you with gas, hotel, transportation etc, reach out to them for assistance….don’t do it alone!
Yes get the feeding tube and the port you will be glad you did! Also have your dentist examine your teeth. If you have any bad teeth, wisdoms or crowns in the radiation impact area they need to be extracted and you need to heal a minimum of 21 days prior to radiation.
MOJO