Had my first chemo (cetuximab) on Tuesday. became violently ill Tuesday night: vomiting, chills, 102 fever. Was so tired on Wednesday I could barely make it through the fitting for my radiation "mask." Slept and did not eat much on Thursday. Thursday evening I perked up and went for a 1.2 mile walk at 9PM. Slept well Thursday night and went for a 2 mile walk this morning (Friday) at 6:45AM. I was supposed to begin my radiation on Wednesday, but Stanford just called to push it up to Monday, followed by second round of chemo on Tuesday. My appetite has returned, and I intend to get some exercise this weekend. I hope I am ready. Ever since chemo my Parkinson's symptoms have worsened, but I am still functioning reasonably well. So far no regrets, but I am only at the beginning.


Michael