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Hi after treatment and a year recovery 3 all clear pet scan. I still have not been out for anything to eat at a cafe or restaurant will I ever fell comfortably to do this as I eat slow and sometimes still choke and have difficulty swollening. Would love to go on holiday too feel am holding my husband back and he's been my rock 

  • Hi Lou Lou. Well done on the milestone. Take your time with these things. My husband and I managed a short break 7 months after I finished treatment and I must say that mentally that was a bit of a challenge. I knew what I could eat and I stuck to choices that I could manage, taking my time. A month later I managed a whole day on my feet selling honey at Conwy Honey Fair.
    Taking that first step might be a challenge  but when you take the leap there won’t be anything to stop you. 
    Do my advice us to start with a couple of days away just with your husband and no pressure. 
    I’m sure he understands. He knows the hell you’ve been through. 
    Best wishes 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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  • Hi All I can say is so what Dani suggests. I used to buy a coffee ust for the smell of it and took a lotus biscuit to dip into it with my trusty  water by my side. I’m slightly different  2 month after I flew to spain hubby 60 th birthday. I didn’t eats anything out but still went out with him he had food out I just explained I couldn’t eat the restaurants never batted an eyelid. I bought coffee and water they were happy. 
    Give it a try yiu might  surprise yourself. Try coffee or tea and cheesecake just eat the top bit. 
    Hazel x

    Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz 

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