I just wanted to follow up and let you guys know that I started treatment today! I had the big bag of cisplatin and my first Rads. Was pleasantly surprised at how quick the Rads treatment was! Got all the anti nausea meds and feel good for now, although I know it will likely hit me hard soon. What did everyone else experience as far as the first week after cisplat? I'm armed with all the usual nausea meds at home, and I know everyone is different, but was curious for some opinions on what regimen worked best for others? Have a feeling I'll be spending a lot of time on this site in the next couple months :-). I've been thoroughly enjoying Hellion's post -- you are so brave!,,


Laurie
42 yo
Pediatrician
No smoke, social drink, HPV neg
May 2013 - SCC Right lateral oral tongue - stage 1 (T1N0M0)
Partial hemiglossectomy and sentinel node bx NEG
NED 5/29/13
3/2014 - Cancer back (never gone) in one right sided cervical node
Modified neck dissection 3/2014, N1 with microscopic ECE,39 nodes neg
30 Rads and 2 cisplatin done June 13!
PET in 3-4 months but no clinical cancer and I'll take it!