Today had an abrupt change in treatment plan.Seems her WBC dropped so no chemo today.Last 3 chemos cancelled and radiation/chemo starts Monday. Swelling of lymph nodes gone but cheek swelling not as much. Dr thought it best to move on. Whole new ball game. Port surgery went well and been used for blood transfusion.

Caregiver to wife with stage 4 oral cancer. Cheek and 2 lymph nodes.Diagnosed April 2012. At age 80 decided against major surgery.Currently doing 9 chemos and then 7 weeks of radiation/chemo.