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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | From what I remember, chemo takes several days to kick in. I was kinda slow and mine took 2 weeks before it got the best of me. The lower dosage might work to her benefit without so many side effects. One thing with the chemo you mentioned, there is no letter X in it so it means she shouldnt lose her hair, at least thats what I was told. Best of luck with treatments and I hope she is feeling ok for Sunday.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | |
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