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.
My personal belief of “The Power of Hope” was tested again in August 2020, when at age 39, my jawbone fractured.
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 will distribute 80% of all funds raised annually between our patients of the year and specific HNC research programs.
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)
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