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Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Dec 11, 2023 | Replies (141)
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@davehutsell

I am 3 month out of radiation. I can’t say I have much of an appetite but I know i have to eat.
For me cup a soup is tolerable so I use it as a flavor base to add calories. Boost 530 cal. Is good to maintain.
There are times I wish I had opted for a feeding tube but still making myself get liquids down is working. I was not aware of drugs that increase appetite. Sounds interesting. Said a prayer for your husband.

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rkaspet | @rkaspet | Jul 25, 2023

I finished up my treatment December 23, 2022 it’s been almost 7 months and I’m starting to recover. I’m able to eat and swallow sometimes a bit stuck in my throat but I learned to use gravy and have water close by what I mean in the first three months out of my treatment. I lived on boost and help me get through some tough times. I had some other symptoms, dry mouth and affect my speaking a little bit. I have about 75% of my taste buds back so hang in there it will get better.

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