When does he start? One thought I had is when Kevin had his first dose of everything he got pretty bad diarrhea. He took meds for that, but then I feel he got a little bound up and it took a week or so to even everything out again. That was where some of his worst pain came in. I remember I actually had to take him by wheelchair downstairs to xray because the pain was so awful he couldn't walk. They did a scan of his belly and colon and it showed tons of inflammation throughout his intestines. That was rough. Just a thought for if that problem arises. We also had more than just the cistplatin too, so that might be why it was so bad.
I'm glad a decision has been made and he's ready to move on. Let the battle begin. Remember we are here for you both.
Kathy


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