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Questions about de-escalation radiation
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 23, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
@smittyfromcuse, I appreciate your coming back with an update, although I know it wasn't the news you were hoping for.
Members of the Head & Neck Cancer support group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/head-neck-cancer/) are here to journey with you as you prepare for 5 weeks of radiation and concurrent chemotherapy. Feel free to ask questions, vent, share a story or two any time.
When do you start radiation?
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I start treatment on 3/13. My simulation is scheduled for 2/28 and I'll know more details but I was told 5 days a week for radiation and one for chemo. I have scheduled appointments with my speech pathologist for a barium swallow test, and a consultation with a nutritionist. I also engaged with a naturopathic doctor who is a cancer specialist to see what she can do to support my vitality during treatment. I'm as prepared as I can be and anxious to start treatment so I can finish.