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In reply to the discussion: Little victory [View all]

alfredo

(60,156 posts)
8. Cisplaten
Tue Feb 4, 2020, 02:25 PM
Feb 2020

My tongue wasn't numb, jut the tastebuds and salivary glands were greatly inconvenienced. The first thing I lost was salt. I've finally sure of myself when cooking. I'm getting my sense of taste back.

At first they were talking about removing my tongue, but the tumor grew out, not in.

Be patient. The younger you are, the quicker you heal. I'm in my early to mid 70's, so returning to normal is a long haul.
I turn 75 later this month. Just a spring chicken.

Don't give in to the negative, just accept the challenge and carry on.

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Little victory [View all] alfredo Feb 2020 OP
Great news bottomofthehill Feb 2020 #1
It will continue. alfredo Feb 2020 #2
Many times little victories are more profound than big victories. democrank Feb 2020 #3
I haven't tried ice cream for months. alfredo Feb 2020 #5
Good for you! cyclonefence Feb 2020 #4
I've been craving Liverwurst, smoked Gouda, alfredo Feb 2020 #6
Isn't it crazy cyclonefence Feb 2020 #7
Cisplaten alfredo Feb 2020 #8
I'm 72 cyclonefence Feb 2020 #9
My radiation was focused on my neck and base of my tongue. alfredo Feb 2020 #10
One of my best friends was treated for that kind of cancer cyclonefence Feb 2020 #11
I went into this with PTSD and depression. Zoloft has helped. alfredo Feb 2020 #12
Hugs to you cyclonefence Feb 2020 #13
Glad to help. alfredo Feb 2020 #14
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