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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Apr 4 8:21pm | Replies (110)

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@davehutsell

Said a prayer for you that all works out for you. I prayed the Psalms a lot and leaned on Psalm 138. I love the part that the Lord will perfect that which concerns me. I write all those down and give them to Him.
It has been 5 and 1/2 months from my last treatment. I am doing very well. Gaining strength, eating normally and exercising. I am able to work a normal schedule. What's different? I have lost a lot of weight. The radiation took out fat as well as muscle mass. I just did not have an appetite and the pain in my throat would only tolerate liquids. Boost 530 is good. I am in no hurry to gain a lot of weight. I also sleep lighter than I used to. While i am eating a normal diet, i still do not enjoy eating like I did before treatment. I know i am rambling a bit, I just want to say I am getting stronger every day, am cancer free and want to help anybody i can with my experience.

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Dear Dave,
I am really glad to hear you are doing so well. Yes there seems to be changes that may last a while. But God is good. He has a plan and an outcome for each of us. I am so very glad you can trust Him in all this. I myself am 10 days out from surgery. It's been pretty rough managing the pain and trying to get enough food in to avoid the tube. But God is faithful, and I am eating better and the pain is becoming more manageable. Im gaining strength and had a couple BM's finally. I'm not looking forward to Radiation but I know God goes before me in all things. He will hold me fast.

Hi Dave. Just joined the group and enjoy your posts. I was diagnosed earlier this month with p16+ and am 45 years old. Surgery will be next week and most likely radiation. So to say the least, going through some changes.