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Relief from Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
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@josk
I don't have nor ever had a feeding tube, but one of the side effects of the radiation for me is the total inability to taste. It's been five and a half years since I have tasted anything. I still eat, enjoy the social aspects of eating at home with my wife or out with friends. I, too, thought it would make life miserable, but I'm still healthy, happy and active.
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@stephenrfleury That's a long time Stephen.
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@stephenrfleury hear you ... one of the many, many side effects (actually, I feel that these late side effects keeps piling on - one by one!!) is the taste of food. Too sweet - it hurts my tongue, same goes for salty, acidic, etc etc!!
Good for you that you do not require feeding tube for nutrition intake (had that when during cancer treatment). My oncologist is quite happy that I manage to keep my weight stable.
Good for you .. keeping well & active!!
Cheers !!!