Hang in there.

This may be a tough thing to do but keep eating food while doing treatments a feeding tube isn't any fun trust me on this !
I know of 3 members on here we all had the same throat cancer it was P -16 HPV radiation and chemotherapy works and is a great way to meet nurses ha ha

I had lifesavers in my pocket and I'd make them first bump with me and I'd give them a lifesaver , after 5 years since this started I've gotten a lot of fist bumps and given out a lot of lifesavers . I'd jokingly tell them this is a little something to sweeten there sour disposition then giggle .

As mentioned a positive attitude and a good sense of humor will go a long way to help you kick this crap to the curb I quit chewing Copenhagen in the middle of treatments and haven't went back to dipping again but I'm a lifesaver addict now ha ha .

I'd go talk to your dentist to to make sure you're teeth are in good shape if not get any questionable ones pulled or fixed I ended up with dentures after it was all said and done but I could still eat a med rare ribeye steak without teeth ha ha

Please feel free to send me a pm if you have any questions or need someone to talk to and I'll be happy to do what I can to help you get through this .

Allan

A good friend recently had the same problem. He went to treatments for a long time and had a struggle to recovery but he is doing good now. I wish you all the best and hope for your full recovery.

Praying for you, cedar hacker.
Your insurance may cover the travel expenses including mileage either up front or reimbursement. Get a case manager with your insurance.

Prayers sent from Missouri

Brother CH,

Such life changing news as this always takes our breath away, makes our minds steer to the "what if's," and works our conscious into warp speed.
During times such as these, as you well know, because of God's gift of grace to you, you're in Perfect Hands.
Our prayers will be continuous!

1 Peter 1:3-9;
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.

Blessings brother!
Mark

May the LORD Bless you with Favor!

Prayers for you, your family, and wisdom to the doctors that are treating you.

I'd also suggest checking to see if they have an apartment on the hospital campus that you can stay in while your doing treatments I stayed in one and while I could eat I cooked many meals there and splurged on pizza a couple of times also .

Hopefully they do and it'll save you a lot of travel time so you can concentrate on successfully fighting your cancer !

Hang in there you got this devil by the tail and it's beatable !

Praying for you now!!

prayers sent.

Good luck in this battle. Brother just beat prostate cancer last year.

Sent with prayer.

Prayers from Kansas

prayers sent

Prayers for you and your family. It's not easy at times.

Prayers sent to The Good Lord
As you know, you're in his loving arms

Hoping for the best for you!

Prayers sent up for you.

My dad went through it about 5 years ago . Took some time but recovered well .Prayers sent