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Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 118 Likes: 1 | I completed a clinical trial last April of Erbitux in conjunction with docetaxel and general radiation following a modified radical neck dissection in January, 2005. You will find several posts related to my experience. I would absolutely make the same decision were I faced with it today. The side effects directly related to Erbitux were rash and dry, cracking skin on my heels and hands. I did not have amifostine. I hope all will go well for your dad. Tough treatments needed for this cruel disease. Be strong.
Be well. Zenda
12/04 SCC Tonsil, Stage IV T3N2BM0. Mod RND, resect right oropharynx, free-flap, resect right tongue base. Erbitux,Docetaxel,RT X 33. 6/08 Mets lung, hilar lymph node:Carboplatin, Docetaxel. 2010 2nd clinical trial:lung clear, node stable. ORN,trismus,dysphagia. 8-10/2012 cryoablation,brachytherapy,cyberknife to lymph node. 12/12 NED. 6/13 Mets RLL lung: 8/13 cyberknife. 11/13 NED.
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