My Top 10 Cancer Treatment Recovery Tips
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- In this video, we will be discussing My Top 10 Essential Tips for recovering from cancer treatment. Whether you are currently undergoing treatment or have recently completed it, these tips will help you navigate the recovery process and promote healing. From managing side effects to incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine, we will cover everything you need to know to support your body and mind during this challenging time. Join us as we explore ways to enhance your quality of life and promote a smooth recovery journey.
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I'm two weeks into my 7 wk treatment, stage 3 throat c, 5xwk radiation for 7 wks, with chemo each tues after radiation for 7 wks. just found your channel, watching now, your video's are very helpfull, Thanks for this.
I'm glad I'm able to help and provide some support! It is a tough road, but it is survivable! Stay positive and get through it! Let us know how you get along!
Your advice has gotten me so far. Ty
Thank you Sean, that means a lot!!
Lee
Hi all, I have also HPV Cancer in 3 areas around the base of the tongue, lymph node and tonsil, It started with ear ache 6 Months ago. I had the CT, MRIs and biopsy which found the Cancer. My mask was made and I began treatment just 2 weeks ago and is ongoing, 10 sessions of Radiotherapy down and 1 Chemo. Weekends off for good behaviour, already lost taste, and ability to swallow anything other than liquid, shakes are Ok but difficult with real food, I did batch cook lots of soups, I know there is worst times ahead, just want to be over, start session 11 tomorrow and next week my second 18hr Chemo, just hope we are able to get through that with not much pain, just wanted to share my thoughts and wish you all well.
Hi Robert, I apologize for the late response, how are you doing now?
HI LEE ITS JACQUES. This Friday my Chemo Oncology Dr wants me to start fluids this Friday for three weeks because I’m getting towards to the end of treatment,but he says I am doing fantastic. Still eating through my mouth chemo Tuesday, 26th radiation too. HPV/DNA profile study NAV/DX blood test was taken from me this past Tuesday. I’ll have the results Monday to see if they can cut back one chemo and five radiations and the last five radiation at 60 gray instead of 70 I’ll let you know how things go. I meditate every single radiation session and chemo session. It does help and I do meditate in bed at night and in the morning not for long , 5 to 8 minutes. Keep up the good work, my friend!
Those fluids are awesome, the IV's definitely were a pick me up. Good luck with the upcoming results and I'm hoping you get to cut back on treatment!
lee
Great Content! Had my 2nd chemo round and it really kicked my butt. I am in the same boat, no eating no drinking ... still watching cooking shows.😂
LOL, Nice!! Those cooking shows inspired me to get better and to cook my own healthy options for food!
Lee
Thank you for these videos very helpful
Thank you so much! I'm glad if you found something of use. that is the whole purpose!.
Lee
Thanks, keep on going m an, love yours videos very encouraging.
Bisous from France, and we never give up ✊
Hi Phil!
Thank you for the kind words and the views! You are correct, never give up!
Lee
Starting my 6 week this week. Rt tonsil Ca. It’s been rough. Thank you for the support ❤
@@user-lm1jd1tc5f - Good luck Josh! Let us know how it goes! You have this all under control.
Lee
Good vid Lee, thanks. I'm slated for updated imaging and bloodwork next week. Question for you about during your first year of recovery (i'm about to be in my 9th month and having some weird/tightening ache throughout the main lymph node they radiated, started happening about 2-3 weeks ago). Did you have a/any weird things creep up on you in your first year of recovery that had you in that dark space of thinking something was wrong?
I definitely had some tightening in the neck and throat area and that was attributed to muscle fibrosis, caused by radiation treatments. In all honesty, every time there was an ache or pain that seemed to linger would make think that "it" was coming back. At least 2/3 times I went to the ENT for an exam to see if something was going on. Thats a very real and valid fear.
Lee
Thank you. I'm about to start my treatment.
Good luck Tazding! Keep us in the loop with your progress. We are all pulling for you.
Lee
@@theregularguy141I'll do that. I have stage 3 hypopharyngeal cancer. Thanks, Lee.
@@theregularguy141Your channel is a wonderful source of advice. So thanks again.
@@Tazdingo01 - We are always here man!! Glad to help.
Lee
I have been through the treatments and I came out great. The only problem I had was that they pulled all teeth before treatments and so limited on foods. But good news is that you will get better!
Oh wow! Are you going to get dentures? (I would hope so)
Lee
@theregularguy141 I was refused at first because of limited bone structure left. But a year later, I got uppers. It made me feel better. As time went on and with the covid, I wear masks and quit wearing them for vanity reasons. I still do not have any gums to eat. It is with tongue and roof of mouth to eat. But guess what? I already loved oatmeal and pastas etc. Soft foods and get creative! 😉😁
Hi Lee it's Phil from the UK just off to hospital this morning I'm pretty sure what my diagnosis is going to be .
Watching your video has prepared for what might well be ahead off me for the next few months
Hi Phil!
How did it go? I apologize for the late remarks, in the middle of moving from the middle east back to the US.
Lee
@@theregularguy141 that's ok Lee had a biopsy and a MRI scan plus the CT scan my next appointment on May 8th at the queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham England
I should know the results and the next step
Thanks for the reply 👍
@@philipupton3510 Hey Phil, WHAT ARE THE RESULTS??
Lee
@@theregularguy141 hi Lee my cancer is in the lefthand side of my mouth my treatment will start on on July 1st for 6 weeks radiotherapy my mask was fitted on june 17th so just want to get on with the treatment now
All the best phil
@@philipupton3510 Good luck my friend!! Keep strong and stay positive! Keep us up to date on your progress!
Lee
Hello. Stage 3 HPV positve SCC at the base of tongue. I finished my last treatment a month ago. 70 grey over 35 sessions and 6 chemo sessions of cisplatin. Had my first CT this past week. Results were encouraging. My problem is eating and drinking. I can somewhat taste the food or drink, i just cant bring myself to swallow. Im lucky if i get 30 oz. of water a day snd i haven't eaten a meal in a couple of weeks! This has left me week, dizzy and lethargic to say the least. The meal replacements make me sick to my stomach. Do you have any advice? Thanks!
Hi Bohemian,
Hmm, that is a quandary. Have you tried the various kinds of replacements? I'm pretty sure there are dairy, non-dairy etc. It could be something easy to fix like that. You may also get a referral to a dietician and explain what is happening. That person may have some more insight. Are you eating through a PEG tube? The swallowing will come.You are only 4 weeks out of treatment. My first sip of water (attempted) was at 4 weeks and I thought I was going to choke to death. You NEED to get calories in as soon as possible. Your body needs that. Definitely discuss this with your doctor as well.
Lee
Thank al lot m from Limpopo,m starting m radiation soon,m soo scared
Take a deep breath. Stay positive. Do not let the fear overcome you. Keep your nutritin up, stay somewhat active (as you can). You have got this in the bag. You are stronger than you think. You can beat it.
Lee
Hi Lee , did you keep your facial hair through the radiation treatments ? Or did it come back at a later point ? Thanks
Hi Dave,
On the left side of my neck is just as smooth as the day i was born as is the majority of the right side from where the radiation passed through. There is a small stripe of beard just to the right of my esophagus (weird, I know) that managed to recover as did most of the beard above the jaw line.
Lee
Hi, Lee. How many days of radiation therapy did you get? I'm on Day 17 now. Supposed to get 35 days. 70 gray in total.
35 days of radiation, I'll have to research how much it was, but 70 sounds right. You are half way there!! Stay positive and keep those nutrients and liquids flowing!
@@theregularguy141 Yeah, we got the same program then. Thanks for the advice, Lee.
Start chemo(cisplatin) and radiation June 10th, I have a trach and peg. What should I look for and I can’t talk, with the mass I
On my tongue. How can I reach out to you
Hey Paul,
1. Make sure you keep your PEG tube and the entry clean as possible.
2. Use the PEG. Keep your calorie count up even when you are not hungry.
3. Continue to exercise even if it is a short walk.
Lee
Should I do to bottles of the liquid, or stick to one
@@paulquinonespq - Thats really based on the size and calorie. Mine were 400 Cal / bottle and my nutritionist recommended 2400 cals / day. So, 6 bottles / day. You can also get the drink in powder form and mix it yourself and add protein or other supplement powders as recommended by your nutritionist or MD. I added a protein powder to mine as my muscle mass was degrading as quickly as my fat was. I was using something called "Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides", which I still use today. I use the unflavored as I can add it to juice coffee etc and it doesn't change the taste. www.amazon.com/Vital-Proteins-Collagen-Peptides-Unflavored/dp/B09QV3XG8B/ref=asc_df_B09QV3XG8B/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693498621011&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14894952293148560397&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011005&hvtargid=pla-1744340764274&psc=1&mcid=6066cdda9ecf33fdb11712cd25fd64d9&gad_source=1
It hurt not smiling and I'm still not I just can't even though my treatment is finished I should be happy to get started on recovery but I just want to stay in bed and sleep my mom has been pushing me round in wheelchair because of me being so weak and I've been treating her like crap I don't mean it but it's how I'm coming across I'm not talking currently my throat is so sore from the treatment it's not worth the extra pain
Ok, it's time to get the pros involved. Get your oncologist to get you into physical therapy. You need to start moving yourself, but get some PT to get yourself going and get yourself moving safely. The more you lay around, the more you will need more sleep. (Vicious circle) How long ago was your therapy completed?
Lee
@theregularguy141 as in radio it was last Friday its not that I'm struggling to move I can it's just I have no energy because of me being fed off a nj tube I didn't want a stomach feed tube the surgery scared me and to be 19yr old with cancer who's never smoked and rarely drinks sucks
@@benjaminbirch5555 Look forward. We can't change the past only understand and learn. Start your sentence with "I" will walk 25 steps next day and increase it steadily until you can proudly tell your mom thank you mom for love and support but lets try it without the wheelchair. Set daily goals to help fill the long hours of loneliness, keep a daily journal of everything you have experienced, how it made you feel, daily accomplishments, people you have met going through cancer treatments. Without the pain there is no gain. embrace the fight, don't let the disease win. Look in mirror and tell that person "I" will win the fight!
Remember if "I" did it, you can do it. Let us know how you're making out, we've been there through it, understand it and sympathize what you are experiencing.
P.s. face hair is coming back in most areas except where the cancer was
That's exactly what I experienced! The left side of my neck is smooth as the day I was born!
Carnivore diet
You won't get an argument from me on that normally, however during recovery, I would talk to a nutritionist who is trained to deal with cancer and cancer treatment recovery before I would go on a specific diet like that.
@@theregularguy141
(((""professor thomas seyfried!!)) Please look him up. Zero sugar zero carbs