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Navigating my way through throat cancer

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Mar 31 11:06am | Replies (49)

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Probably not the clear answer you want, but everyone reacts differently to treatment. Depends on lots of variables like age, physical condition, mental attitude etc. Personally I was 69 when i went through 7 weeks of chemo/radiation at Mayo Rochester. First 3 weeks were honeymoon stage and was able to continue gym workouts and normalcy. Last two weeks and the month after treatment the main obstacle was fatigue.

The month after treatments was
the worst! Try to keep your weight up, as I lost about 30 pounds. Pain was very manageable (magic mouthwash and Mayo will see you up with Pallative care team which are amazing)!! God Speed! The HPV is a blessing in disguise and puts you in a great position for positive results!

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@bluechip33 thank you for your response. I appreciate all that I’ve learned through all of those on this site that have been through this. A bit anxious to learn the stage and treatment plan, but whatever it is, we will get through it.