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Cancer Support

alfredo

(60,156 posts) Wed Mar 30, 2016, 03:11 PM Mar 2016

My black fuzzy sweater did its job. [View all]

I knew my hair was going to come out, so it was no surprise when I saw whiskers all over my sweater.

My jaw has been sore and sensitive for a few days so I knew something was up.

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My black fuzzy sweater did its job. [View all] alfredo Mar 2016 OP

I thought about shaving my head bald but the doctor told me to wait and see. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #1

August 22, 1969, the day I left the army. alfredo Mar 2016 #2

Your beard is older than my husband. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #3

Ha! alfredo Mar 2016 #4

lol! I've done that with my husband. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #5

Being landlocked, good seafood is rare here, but we have a small place named "Charlie's Seafood." alfredo Mar 2016 #6

Food aside for the moment - How are you doing? Solly Mack Mar 2016 #7

Yes, I talked to them. Right now Tylenol seems to help. I will ask about the elixir. alfredo Mar 2016 #8

The first time I got it filled, the pharmacy clerk was going to give me all the bottles Solly Mack Mar 2016 #9

Will it relieve the dry mouth? alfredo Mar 2016 #10

Water's the best. I carry a water bottle with me everywhere, over 7 years out from treatment. It sinkingfeeling Mar 2016 #11

My camel back is with me, just like an extension of my arm. alfredo Mar 2016 #12

No. Numbs the mouth and throat though, and allows you to eat. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #13

I was thinking of a clove infusion. alfredo Mar 2016 #14

OK. Don't know much about it. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #15

I will wait on it. A bit of nausea right now. Mouth and nose burning. alfredo Mar 2016 #16