AMK,

The fact that Kim has gained weight is a very good thing. I take this as very good news given the nature of the challanges she's enduring. The anti-depressants should be helpful as well.

I had chemo as part of my treatment and I can categorically state that it was a much, much easier ride for me than the radiation.

While Kim is getting her chemo therapy, I would encourage you to research clinic trial possibilities for her.

My very best wishes...

-Brett


Base of Tongue SCC. Stage IV, T1N2bM0. Diagnosed 25 July 2003.
Treated with 6 weeks induction chemo -- Taxol & Carboplatin once a week followed with 30 fractions IMRT, 10 fields per fraction over 6 more weeks. Recurrence October 2005.