There I was enjoying life when I get told I have a very aggressive form of cancer in my neck, everything collapsed. After the initial shock I made up my mind to fight it and I will beat it.
Had major surgery on 3rd October at the specialist cancer hospital in Valencia, I must say an incredible place. Apparently the surgery went well. 12th November PEG feeding tube fitted. First Chemo on 29th November, the first three days after the Chemo was not pleasant. but apart from that, the Chemo after affects have not been too bad. I have thirty RT sessions scheduled, they started also on 29th November. I have had twelve so far, first 7 or 8 were fine, since then it has been fairly unpleasant. Very sore throat, taste buds have stopped working, saliva production is close to zero. Food varies in taste from "metallic" to "lighter fuel" or nothing at all. I love my food and I am missing that pleasure immensely. At the moment I can still swallow but the medical team have warned me that will probably stop as well. More RT this week and my second Chemo on Thursday, not looking forward to that. Apart from all that I feel fine, maintaining my weight and apart from maybe feeling tired doing pretty well. The RT specialist is concerned about mucositis and has recommended a full spectrum amino acid drink, Aminomix Bi1 to help combat this condition.
I would like to hear from anyone with a similar condition and anyone who has been advised to take Amino acids.
