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Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Jan 18, 2020 | Replies (61)
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Just visited with my radiation oncologist and I am leaning toward a seven week treatment that requires one 15 minute treatment, five days per week. Considerable soreness in the throat is one of the more severe side effects, but it should abate shortly after treatment ends. This option is a cure for the cancer. The other option is less severe in side effects but would likely allow the cancer to return and be fatal if it does.
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This is the exact treatment I had with the addition of two mega doses of Cisplatin.
I won’t lie it’s a very hard treatment but very doable and I believe in you as all of us that have gone through the treatment.
You will lose your taste buds but they will return. Maintaining weight is very important so don’t be opposed to a feeding tube if it is suggested.
Also utilize the dietician,speech therapist and fatigue management therapist.
You can do this we are all behind you.
After your battle you will be a mentor to millions.