@jmcfadzen
I love this! We need a little bit more of this I think on Mayo Connect site. I'm a bit older than you are, but similarly I'm in great shape & do strength exercises and hike two to three miles a day in the hills. I had essentially zero health problems before this set back. For that reason, I am somewhat hopeful that I can withstand this and come out OK on the other side with minimal loss of function.
Very nervous about the cisplatin because I already have fairly severe hearing loss at high frequencies and I'm hoping that this drug won't exasperate that too much. When I mention my concern to the oncologists they tend to screw up their face.
I already pre-started the swallowing exercises and neck exercises to become familiar with them prior to treatment. Nothing like muscle memory to help you get through them when it hurts.
Not at all familiar with red light therapy, but I guess I'll be learning about that later. In any event I'm so happy for you and happy that you shared your positive story. I hope others share positivity as well because the positive stories can be as impactful as the treatment itself. Sincere thanks!