Generally, the early twenties are spent interviewing for your first big job after graduating university, dating, traveling, meeting new people, trying new things, exploring new passions, and accomplishing new goals. It’s a special and transformative time in life. Though for Luis it has been a different experience.
During my first hospitalization and the hundreds of stays that have followed over the last 19 years, I have had the good fortune of meeting and listening to hundreds of patient’s stories.
Although I am not a dietician, the following is what has worked for me over the last 11 months on a predominantly liquid diet and most recently on a soft food diet. I am a pescatarian therefore the following reflects my most recent favorite meals.
After you lose more than half of your tongue, much of the upper pallet on the roof of your mouth, and experience life after all things Head Neck Cancer my reality is very different than most.
Something I made and used, a card size sign one YES and one NO. Tape each to a pencil, pen or popsicle stick. It is an easy way of answering yes and no questions quickly by simply hold up the sign.
Conscientiously maintain a balanced diet. If you are unable to eat solid foods be certain to rely on a certified nutritionist to establish a daily regimen of liquid vitamins, protein shakes, green juices, and fruit smoothies.
The HNC Fund facilitates comprehensive financial support for the well-being of one Head and Neck Cancer patient a year.
We Believe in Creating High Impact Funding
Our goal is to raise $100,000 dollars annually for every HNC Fund Patient of the Year. The HNC Fund will distribute at least 80% of all funds raised to the current Patient of the Year. The remaining balance will be utilized to cover overhead and administrative expenses to ensure fund sustainability. All funds raised in any calendar year exceeding the target amount will be held in reserve for distribution to the next succeeding Patient of the Year.
We realize that the cost of cancer doesn’t stop at the hospital doors. Once our HNC patient of the year moves on, we hope that they will continue to benefit and or recover from a multitude of “hidden costs”. These expenses can include Transportation and Travel, Child care costs, Loss of Income, Doctor appointment Co-Pays, medications, caregiving at-home care, long-term care, employment, legal and financial issues, and let’s not forget cancer treatment. (cancer.net)
Luis Miguel Current 2021-2022 Patient of the Year
Camile Ingle 2020-2021 Patient of the Year
Mrs. Margarita (Maggie) Passione 2019-2020 Patient of the Year
Generally, the early twenties are spent interviewing for your first big job after graduating university, dating, traveling, meeting new people, trying new things, exploring new passions, and accomplishing new goals. It’s a special and transformative time in life. Though for Luis it has been a different experience.
During my first hospitalization and the hundreds of stays that have followed over the last 19 years, I have had the good fortune of meeting and listening to hundreds of patient’s stories.
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Nutritional Tips for HNC Patients & Survivors
Although I am not a dietician, the following is what has worked for me over the last 11 months on a predominantly liquid diet and most recently on a soft food diet. I am a pescatarian therefore the following reflects my most recent favorite meals.
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