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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | Eating high protein 2-3 days before, along with the low carbs and sugar, helps too. That's what they had me do 6 years ago. We have our post PET in March. Mid month because that's when Kevin is home from work. Not looking forward to it. I think I would rather have them do an MRI first. That's what they did the first time. HATE this! I know we all do.
Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14
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