First day of chemo is today. (Cisplatin) Prior to this my main h20 intake was from coffee and a beer at night, never have been much of a water drinker. Yesterday had 96 oz of water, is that enough?
I am starting to read conflicting info on some of the reading material. I am starting to realize that everyones body reacts different. Most sites say no alcohol, then today one book said to drink a glass of wine or beer to stimulate saliva?
The idea of having a barf bucket in the car was a very practical idea.
My wife corrected me on my statement about the 20lbs, she said the MD had said 20%.
David, good to see you are able to exercise the same as before. My goal is to be sailing by the end of the season and to be skiing this winter. Thanks for the responses.


Age 63, occasional drinker, smoked for 40 years
Base of tongue, stage 4,T-2,N2B
Cisplatin 1xweek
30 RT ended 6/25
PEG removed 8/23
PET Scan shows scaring but believed no tumors 9/25