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Cancer Support

alfredo

(60,156 posts) Fri Feb 26, 2016, 11:40 PM Feb 2016

I was given two options for treatment [View all]

Radiation and surgery

Radiation and Chemo

Now to decide.

I got my feeding tube and and the biopsy. Wednesday I get the results. Throat is OK, the tummy iffy.

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I was given two options for treatment [View all] alfredo Feb 2016 OP

I"m hoping for your best outcome possible, dear alfredo... CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #1

Effectiveness of the course of treatment is at the top of the list. alfredo Feb 2016 #2

YES! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #3

Not looking forward to the discomfort in the coming months, but I can do it. alfredo Feb 2016 #8

who gave you the 2 options ? olddots Feb 2016 #4

One of the many doctors that came to my room. It was a blurr. alfredo Feb 2016 #6

be very careful, the treatments can kill, too wordpix Feb 2016 #20

My tummy hurt for a few days after the tube was inserted, but mostly it felt funny. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #5

It's feeling better today. It's easier to get up and down. alfredo Feb 2016 #7

I think bad coffee in hospitals is mandatory. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #9

Whole wheat vegan. No Knead, no sweat. alfredo Feb 2016 #10

Thank you!!! I will be using that recipe. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #11

Good. alfredo Feb 2016 #12

I had a little blood on the bandage this morning. I cleaned the area, and rebandaged. alfredo Feb 2016 #17

No offense, but I forget the original diagnosis. Tab Feb 2016 #13

I haven't had that talk yet, but they said those are my options alfredo Feb 2016 #14

look for sales on the ensure/boost stuff you'll be living on olddots Feb 2016 #15

The VA is supplying that. alfredo Feb 2016 #16

my recipe for homemade "Boost" or "Ensure" wordpix Feb 2016 #21

I am going to do extensive research on blended diets. I love pureed Kale with cheese and milk. alfredo Feb 2016 #22

Second opinion ??? slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #18

The options will be discussed at length. alfredo Feb 2016 #19

Perfect ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #23

That was not my sense of the statement. alfredo Feb 2016 #24

sometimes surgical is the best Tab Mar 2016 #25

Today I go for a consult at the cancer center, tomorrow is head and neck. alfredo Mar 2016 #26

I'm not sure what will help your fifth Chakra Tab Mar 2016 #27

I will have radiation n my throat and tongue. alfredo Mar 2016 #28

I wish you the best Tab Mar 2016 #29

Thanks. I will have fun despite what comes my way. alfredo Mar 2016 #30

That's the attitude Tab Mar 2016 #31

My embraces will be for my wife. :) alfredo Mar 2016 #33

No surgery, inoperable. Chemo and radiation alfredo Mar 2016 #32

Sorry, I misunderstood your statement and see your latest update ... slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #34

Thanks. Chemo or losing my tongue? I'll take Chemo alfredo Mar 2016 #35

I would as well, strength moving forward :) nt slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #36

Thank you alfredo Mar 2016 #37