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recovery after 35 radiation treatments

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: 7 hours ago | Replies (28)

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@lizzyj58
I hope since Thanksgiving is 6 weeks away maybe I can eat something by then. I am doing all the health team told me but feeling this poorly after all this time has me deeply frustrated and upset. The pills, dry mouth, mouth sores and the constipation just are over whelming. I am 69 and even being a man this situation and pain and the way this has impacted my life brings me to tears just so hard. The only comfort I have is working part time since I can work from home. I question every day why I gave in to this procedure. I have tried to be more positive which is very difficult joining this support group was a step for me. I have to gain weight back since I have dropped 20 pounds. I am going to adopt making milk shakes, taking protein powder and eating canned soup when possible.

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@dragonfire My husband is also 69. Maybe try jello, puddings, ice cream? There is a mouthwash that can be given and a cream for skin. Humidifier? Think how bad you felt 2 weeks ago, you feel a little better now, keep thinking ahead, it will get better .