week 3

susanc1
susanc1 Member Posts: 24
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Hello all....to those finishing up rads/chemo...CONGRATS!!!! I am really happy for you.

Hubby finished week 3 of radiation and week four of the eribitux. He has been swishing, swashing, spitting, swallowing, and rinsing, as well as rubbing creme on his face. Woke up this morning with pain (just like ya'll said he would) and some understandable anxiety about it. Some sores in his mouth and what looks like blisters. Even so he remains in good spirits and overall good health. Took a trip to Wally World to find some softer foods. popsicles and ice cream. Emotionally it has been a bit harder this week, knowing this stage was coming. It is another transition....it seems like just when we reach a place of acceptance about this part...the next part pops up its head...kind of like a game of wack-a-mole.

So it's gettin real...real fast....but he is a trooper so far. Today will be a pajama day as he decided that he needed to rest after all the road running we have done and I concur :)

Thanks for all the support and feedback.

s

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    #2
    4 coming up

    s,

    Accept the transition you are making using wack-a-cancer to reach a place with a good “new normal”.

    He sounds like he is doing well, stay on top of things.  Take it as it comes, one day at a time.

    There may be more pajama days ahead, this treatment can kick the heck out  of you.

    Matt

  • susanc1
    susanc1 Member Posts: 24
    edited August 2016 #3
    CivilMatt said:

    4 coming up

    s,

    Accept the transition you are making using wack-a-cancer to reach a place with a good “new normal”.

    He sounds like he is doing well, stay on top of things.  Take it as it comes, one day at a time.

    There may be more pajama days ahead, this treatment can kick the heck out  of you.

    Matt

    yup

    I really appreciate all the support you have given ...so thank you again and again:) At this point...I am not particularly mad about pajama days...but I suspect they will get old after awhile. I keep checking in and reading what others are writing so I do have some preparation and share all this with hubby. THis site has been much more helpful than discussions with the docs...so I am very appreciative of all of you who take time to share your expereince and recovery:))

    s

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    edited August 2016 #4
    susanc1 said:

    yup

    I really appreciate all the support you have given ...so thank you again and again:) At this point...I am not particularly mad about pajama days...but I suspect they will get old after awhile. I keep checking in and reading what others are writing so I do have some preparation and share all this with hubby. THis site has been much more helpful than discussions with the docs...so I am very appreciative of all of you who take time to share your expereince and recovery:))

    s

    time movesfast, but it feels slow.

    s,

    Remember, things the way they are right now is temporary. This will end in a short while, with the chance for a very good future.

    Also, don’t forget about yourself, give yourself some me time.

    Be positive, be happy, life is good.

    Matt

  • Fritz
    Fritz Member Posts: 106
    #5
    Hang in there!

    As Matt says above, all you can do is deal with it as it comes at you. You will have plenty of ups and downs over the rest of the treatment weeks and for a few weeks after the last one. All of us handle this differently so figure out what works best for you as far as eating/swallowing/emotions and stick to it. Plently of wonderful suggestions on this site helped push me to the finish line.

    I hope all continues in a positive manner for you!

    Freddie

     

  • Drivingdaisy
    Drivingdaisy Member Posts: 263
    #6
    One Day at a Time is so true

    Hang In, your on an amazing site here with so much help, information, and support.  As miserable as I felt I really had to mind set it just make it through that day.  6 months (2 months treatment, 4 months in recovery).  There IS light at the end of the tunnel.  Take good care of yourselves.......hugs, Lisa

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
    edited August 2016 #7
    Just keep putting one foot in front of the other...

    I found that sometimes I had to use a zoom lens and just focus on the very present and at other times had to use a wide angle lens to get the big picture. Do what you need to to hang in there. We're all pulling for you. Treatment WILL eventually finish, and things will assuredly get better (though slowly).

    Barbara

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