Many of you know I have stage 4 cancer in my neck having metastasized from my tongue. The prognosis is really quite good, but getting there will be beyond difficult. Next Friday, I have every one of my teeth pulled so the decay is minimized post radiation treatment. The next week I will have a feeding tube inserted through my belly since I won't be able to swallow after a few weeks into the chemo/radio period. This scares the hell out of me: I want to make sure that my cancer surgeon understands all the issues and the 2 solid years of healing don't get compromised. Also, will they prepare a vitamin/mineral mixture to pump into me? I may have my RNY surgeon call him. If you have any ideas or experiences, please share them this weekend. This 7 week Ch/Ra therapy will start in mid September. I'll then heal through late November and December. Neck surgery will follow in January. I may get my teeth in Dec. or Jan. I hope to be back on all eight cylinders by early March. Since the cancer has progressed the "big guns" will be employed. UK's Markey Center will provide services. We've met some incredible and caring folks throughout the 2 months of diagnosis and treatment planning. They must have taken lessons from y'all!!! Mo, thanks, sis!! Peter and Andrea, save a glass of wine for me...I'll see you next year!!! Dave

My surgery was in July 2005 and I have lost about 100 pounds. I still have about 60 more to go. My weight loss has really slowed down and is almost non-existent at this point. Any helpful suggestions will be most appreciated! Thanks everyone.

Thanks for your response. I have been debating whether to continue the supplements. Are you still losing or have you just about leveled out? I think I am leveling out and just hovering around the same weight now. Thanks again for listening. Have an awesome day!

Hello everyone. I have a quick question. I had my surgery on 07/27/2005 and I am wondering how long are suppose to drink protein supplements? Is anyone still taking them? I still drink them but I am getting rather tired of them and as you all know they can be expensive. Your response is greatly appreciated!

That sounds wonderful. You are such a good person. Hope you enjoy being married. I don't ever see that on my list of things to do before I kick the bucket. LOL>>> been there done that. Please let us see the pics. Hope you are doing good. I miss all of you july peps. Does anyone know what ever happen to nan? I always looked up to you people. God bless. Amy aka amyjo00