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Cancer Support

Rhiannon12866

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2. I haven't, either, but I also want to send my support.

Reply to wiley (Original post)

Thu Feb 1, 2018, 08:21 AM

Feb 2018

My Dad did, however, and it made swallowing really tough and he didn't feel much like eating anyway - he was never a big eater. I used to make him potato soup that he liked. But his was in 1990, so I imagine they have made great strides since then. Please let us know how you're doing.

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About to start radiation therapy for inoperable SCC of the palate. I think. [View all] wiley Feb 2018 OP

I haven't, but good luck today! Dennis Donovan Feb 2018 #1

I haven't, either, but I also want to send my support. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #2

I haven't been through it but wish you well. femmedem Feb 2018 #3

Take good care of yourself... Trueblue Texan Feb 2018 #4

Yes, went through it 9 years ago. Unfortunately, I Can't write about it sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #5

Dog love! wiley Feb 2018 #10

I highly recommend you locate a SPOHNC * chapter before you begin your sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #6

Thanks All! wiley Feb 2018 #7

How many treatments? alfredo Feb 2018 #8

Whoa. wiley Feb 2018 #9

Come Feb 25 my tube will have been in 2 years. alfredo Feb 2018 #11

Thanks again! wiley Feb 2018 #12

Mouth Kote is what i use. alfredo Feb 2018 #13

You are an inspiration! wiley Feb 2018 #14

Thats good news. alfredo Feb 2018 #15

Update on treatment wiley Mar 2018 #16

Yes, I had both radiation and chemo, for SCC of the tongue and neck. alfredo Apr 2018 #17

How are you progressing? alfredo Sep 2018 #18