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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Throat Cancer Stage 4?
How long does it take to recovery from throat cancer stage 4. Had 35 radiation treatments, 6 rounds of chemotherapy. Finished may 4 2011.Have peg tube ,cannot eat solid food.bitter tasting like metal. Does radiation still work for a while when treatment is done.still feel a little lump on neck, will it go away.age 58 male height 5"11 weight 180. Feel very weak ,
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With such treatment of radiation and chemotherapy lesion resolves to far extend but due to radiation one can feel some hardening of tissues but this also comes around, one need to be very patience and will power is matters here, hope this information helps, takes care.
Well come to HCM
With such treatment of radiation and chemotherapy lesion resolves to far extend but due to radiation one can feel some hardening of tissues but this also comes around, one need to be very patience and will power is matters here, hope this information helps, takes care.
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