 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | Hi Brandi,
I know I sound like I'm pushing for it, but that was because he was already having some trouble. Now that he is getting fluids at the office, he might very well do ok. Kevin had his but hated it and got it out as soon as he could.
Your Dad is a tough guy and ready for battle. This gives him something he DOES have control over. That's a good thing.
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
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