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Treatment update

Posted by beakmom @beakmom, Jan 22, 2018

Today is radiation treatment number 8 for squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil. On Wednesday, I have cetuximab infusion number 3. Side effects include: Red, itchy rash around my mouth and nose; can't eat anything with vinegar or peppers (it burns); water tastes terrible; fatigue (of course). I can still swallow ok, except for mucus, which seems to hang out in my throat just for fun. Oh, and did I mention that Wednesday is my 59th birthday? I sure hope someone brings me a cake. Chocolate and caramel would be good.

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