Hello everyone,

I have not checked in with the group in a while. I have been living one day at a time through my 30 IMRT treatements and my 2 doses of Cisplatin. My last IMRT was Wednesday of this week and my last dose of Cisplatin was April 21st.

The Dr. had me in for hydration yesterday and wants me in for another 2 liters tomorrow. I get all of my nutrition orally as I did not get a feeding tube. Have been living on Skandi shakes and Ensure. (Hold my nose and slam!)

How soon before some of the more egregious side effects dissipate? The last few days I have vomited due to thick mucous. I think I actually feel better today but am not yet certain.

I wanted to take a minute to check in with people that understand. Thanks for being there.



Frank

SCC Right Tonsil Dx 2/25/2008 at age 43
T1N2B M0,Stage IVa
8mm primary removed 3/5/08
4cm lymph node removed 2/22/08 (premature resection)
2 additional sub cm nodes
Tx plan at Stanford: 30 x IMRT, 3 x Cisplatin - Started 3/27/08 - Could only complete 2 doses of Cisplatin due to hearing loss.
p16+