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#22236 02-14-2007 01:44 PM
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So when might this wonderful stuff happen? The oncologist says around 3 weeks. Is he even close? I was really hoping to be able to work for the first 3 weeks of treatments. Wishful thinking? Or no problem. And what exactly are we talking about? Terrible sore throat? Teeth and jaws very sensitive? Just feeling bad all over?

Thanks for all of the great insight everyone. This is great community. A safe place.


David

SCC Right Tonsil and Lymph Node - Stage IV (T1N2M0). Surgery 1-8-07 Neck disection/Rt tonsil. IMRT 2-13-07, 38 Treatments.
#22237 02-15-2007 10:18 PM
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Three weeks is about average. You might be able to work - some have. But after that it could get challenging. Once the mouth sores appear then you will need pain meds and powerful ones. The radiation keeps working for some weeks post Tx so be prepared mentally for that. Some think that "beam off" means instant start of recovery.


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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"Beam Off" day is somewhat akin to coming in out of the sun after you've been sunburnt; it hasn't peaked yet...


Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.
#22239 02-16-2007 07:17 AM
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That's a great analogy Pete!


Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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