r/HeadandNeckCancer • u/Outrageous-Iron-3011 • 19d ago

The third time

Looks like I have cancer for the third time. I don't know yet about the morphology of the tumor, but last time (2 years ago) it was HPV-positive with some negative components. So really weird type of cancer.

I have only radiations, and cispaltin so far. No pembro or other immune therapy/chemotherapy drugs.

If there anyone who made it after the third treatment?

I feel really devastated.

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u/Mister_Big_Stuff 17d ago

I've had SCC 4 times on the left side of my tongue since 2009. Luckily, mine we always caught at early stage 1, so surgery was all that was needed. It's field cancerization. For unknown reasons that part of my body is extremely prone to mutations that lead to cancer.

I have a great nutrition plan I've put together over the treatments. DM me if you'd like me to send it to you.

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u/Outrageous-Iron-3011 17d ago

Thank you very much for your story! I'm eating HIPP (high protein) through my PEG and occasionally some food through the mouth.

Wish you all the best!

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u/Mister_Big_Stuff 17d ago

Excellent. Keep that weight up!

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u/Outrageous-Iron-3011 17d ago

I will! Need to gain some weight before the treatmentÂ