CancerCompass message board discussion started by lavendercat on 1/22/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,19999,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello Again,I just joined this site  yesterday evening and it has been a blessing.  I am the one that has the son-in-law that has right tonsil and lymph node cancer that just finished chemo and 30 sessions of radiation 5 weeks ago.I mentioned in my last post that his tumor had returned in the same tonsil and was sore to the touch.  We were afraid that the treatments had totally failed after all he has been through and new or more treatment would be ordered and have to start over.  Much to our surprize the doctor worked him in for an appt  this morning and thinks he only has an infection in the tonsil because the area is really soft and not hard like before.  He ordered an antibiotic for 14 days along with blood work and to follow up with the P.E.T. scan at the end of this month. I can't express the relief we feel and hope and pray this diagnosis is correct.He has just about every side effect that I have read on this site and has lost over 40 pounds.  All he can consume is Ensure and only 2 per day.  He has tried everything from blended foods, baby foods, jello and pudding.  Nothing will stay down.  We were not aware there were liquid vitamins until I read it last night and tonight I have read numerous posts trying to find it and now can't find ANY pertaining to the subject.  That is why I have added a new post for the name and location to get them.  I would be so greatful if someone could help.We would be more than happy to answer any questions that someone may have regarding the before, during, after symptoms and treatment details that he has been through.Love and prayers to each and everyone of you!!!Annette lavendercat Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 1/22/2008 lavendercat wrote:Hello Again,I just joined this site  yesterday evening and it has been a blessing.  Iam the one that has the son-in-lawthat has right tonsil and lymph node cancer that justfinished chemo and 30 sessions of radiation 5 weeks ago.Imentioned in my last post that his tumor had returned in thesame tonsil and was sore to the touch.  We were afraidthat the treatments had totally failed after all he has been throughand new or more treatment would be ordered and have to startover.  Much to our surprize the doctor worked him in foran appt  this morning and thinks he only has an infection in thetonsil because the area is really soft and not hard like before. He ordered an antibiotic for 14 days along with blood workand to follow up with the P.E.T. scan at the end of thismonth. I can't express the relief we feel and hope and pray this diagnosis is correct.Hehas just about every side effect that I have read on this site and haslost over 40 pounds.  All he can consume is Ensure and only2 per day.  He has tried everything from blended foods, babyfoods, jello and pudding.  Nothing will stay down.  Wewere not aware there were liquid vitamins until I read it last nightand tonight I have read numerous posts trying to find it and nowcan't find ANY pertaining to the subject.  That is why I haveadded a new post for the name and location to get them.  I wouldbe so greatful if someone could help.We wouldbe more than happy to answer any questions that someone may haveregarding the before, during, after symptoms and treatment details thathe has been through.Love and prayers to each and everyone of you!!!Annette Hi Annette, Makesure that hope springs eternal .... a positive outlook will go alongway in helping your son in law get through this ordeal. I am also aright tonsil one Lymph node T3 involved patient. I am currentlyapproaching my one year anniversary and am hopeful all is well. Myadvice is to look at each small step forward as that ... you are movingforward. Recovery doesn't happen overnite and the side efffects wearoff slowly. Taste and saliva return at different rates and at differentlevels for each of us that has gone through this. In the best cases thelingering side effects are minimal. and short lived, For some thephysical recovery takes longer, but for all of us it is the emotionalrecovery that is the most challenging. One thing for sure, it is betterto be on this side (after treatment) than the time before it allstarted. In regards to liquid vitamins, I used something called"Liquidmax Complete Nutrition" available at Costco. Should Costco notbe accessible to you most major health food stores have a liquidvitamin brand. I like the Liquid Max because it has alot of traceminerals and natural juices aside from the basic vitamin compilationsof most other brands. He might want to try taking chelated zinc to helphis tastebuds recover faster.I wish your son in law godspeed through this recovery period, heneeds to remember to keep on moving forward and if I can help in anyother way  please don't hesitate. Matt  Mattnmiami Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT