Hi @rwdow
Yes I’m p16 positive.
Not a smoker and a social drinker. Or was a social drinker. Last thing on my mind these days:).
I have been told that it is not common to have these issues but not out of the question so don’t let it worry you. They tell me I’m just unlucky. I ended up in hospital two weeks after my diagnosis for an emergency appendectomy. Obviously unrelated to the cancer. Then throughout treatment I ended up with gout in my left foot three times. Prior to my diagnosis I was metabolically as fit as they come for a 61 year old male. I was not on any medication. Perfect blood pressure, blood glucose levels, cholesterol etc.
I’m not sure what your treatment plan is but all the best to you. It’s not easy but we need to take what life gives us and make the best of it. With all the issues I’ve had post radiation, if given the option of going through all the treatment again or just going through what I’ve been dealing with since my last radiation on July 9th, I would choose the treatment.
I am now seeking alternatives such as acupuncture. Starting that this Friday. Stay strong and remember everyone is different. Odds are your recovery will be uncomplicated and smooth sailing.