So tired

wbcgaruss said:

Mattie Seems Like

You are progressing well. You are very blessed with a short duration of dry mouth and extra blessed that it did not stay. Many on here deal with a dry mouth for the rest of their lives. And your taste is coming back quickly that's great. Just keep fighting the trismus I know from a friend it is a slow process so hang in there. And you got a new record player just the thing in these days of Covid-enjoy-Take Care-God Bless-Russ

I am aware that I am very blessed and lucky not to have a dry mouth or swallowing difficulties. I was in horror of those side effects, so much that I almost refused radiation treatment, which, in hindsight, would have been very silly. Luckily, a kind doctor spoke to me about the importance of that treatment and the dangers I faced if I skipped it. Courage comes in steps, and I was ready to face whatever consequences would come, so I am really relieved that it's not as serious as I had anticipated.  Even my moustache hair is growing back quite strongly and I'm left with just a blank strip underneath my left chin, mostly where the oedema is most visible.

I'll get my first scan next month. Let's hope for the best.

Greetings: Mat