A temporary new direction for LimeyG

Got some interesting news this week: I have squamous cell carcinoma in my mouth. It's very treatable and has a high cure rate, which is good. The bad, of course, is that treatment is aggressive and sucky: two or three rounds of intense chemo, followed by seven weeks of radiation.

So what do I have to look forward to? Loss of appetite, changes in my palate, zapped tastebuds, zapped salivary glands, a raw tongue and throat.

Yes, there are a ton of other side effects, but whatever. These are the ones that bug me the most; what will life be like if I can't enjoy food?

Well, let's find out. I'm going to keep writing throughout the experience, as much as I can. I want to try and apply the same approach to this period of eating adventures as I do to any other.

If you're willing to stick around and come with me, I'd love the company. If you've been through something similar and have food-related suggestions and tips, please share.

And if you want to take a break, that's also cool. I hope you come back for the post where I describe being able to taste things again (I'm looking forward to that one!).

I start treatment on Tuesday, so we'll begin with a dissection (!) of hospital food.