Since I am having some throat problems, I called Dr. Mundy's office yesterday, and Corie suggested I move my follow-up appointment from next Tuesday to today. And since there was a time available, I did.
Essentially I'm having real problems with a sore area on the inside of my throat. No pain on the outside, but I figured it was something I should check on since it's definitely sore and is a problem when I swallow.
Apparently there was no real concern. Dr. Mundy said they see a lot of pain from radiation treatments and it can go for up to a year. He palpated my neck and didn't feel anything. Also, I've had a lump on the right side of my jaw (where it hinges) that's sort of on the cheek next to the gum. I know I'm biting it and it's been there since I had my lower teeth pulled, but again, nothing there. Some scar tissue, but that's it.
I've also lost another six pounds, which isn't a surprise. I am starting to eat again, but it's a slow process adding stuff in. I'll just keep trying stuff and see what works. Meanwhile, losing that weight isn't a problem. Doing it this was sucks, but it's off, so I can at least be grateful for that.
Dr. Mundy has scheduled me for a CT scan on Monday. That's routine, so I've not got any panicky feelings about that. :) And he wants to see me again in three months, which I take it to mean he's feeling pretty positive about how I'm doing. I'd expected another couple of months of the once-a-month follow-up.
So, CT scan on Monday, see Dr. Lehr on Thursday, which means I'll hold off on another update until I see Dr. Lehr unless there's something that needs to be posted about the CT scan...and I probably won't hear back on it until mid-week.
So that's it from here. Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend!
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