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Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | Shelagh;
When my Oncologist suggested/prescribed the Fentanyl patch it was a night and day difference for me compared to anything else I had been prescribed except for morphine. As the pain increased they increased the dose, but it gave more consistent relief. Don't know when your sister started using the patch but I was told it would take a little time to deliver consistently. If it isn't working speak to them about raising the dosage.
Praying that the good days outweigh the bad.
Stay strong....
Steve
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****
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