Dan,
My husband was treated at MD from 11-06 to 3-07. We were there for his whole treatment. It took about 4 1/2 months. We had hoped to be able to come home some during his treatment, but for different reasons were not able to do so.
His initial consult took about 10 days though. The extended time was due to a biopsy to look for the primary which was not known at that time but was found to be BOT. He had CT and PET scans on his initial consult. He also saw the MO, Dr. Lippman, and RO, Dr. Chronowsky, during his initial consult.
Once they found the primary, treatment was planned rather quickly. We flew out there for his 10 day initial consult and were able to come home for about 7 days before returning to start his treatment.
Although it is not easy being that far from home, we both feel we made the right decision. I cannot say enough good about MD.
Please feel free to email me also with any questions that I may could be of assistance. I was told about this web site at MD after Garron was in treatment. I have learned more here than anywhere.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Amy C. and Garron
amy cole, caregiver to husband, stage IV BOT, dx 10/06, 2 cyles induction chemo (cisplatin, taxotere, 5FU), 33 IMRT with weekly Erbitux, completed 3/07.
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