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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | This Tx is very taxing on our body, both physically and mentally and each of us can handle it differently so whatever is normal for him right now is just that. I know that starting about my 4th week things really went south and I spent most of my days laying in my bed watching TV and drifting off to sleep whenever I needed to. I don't ever remember falling asleep when someone was talking to me but whatever works. I will say it will probably continue to be more taxing on him especially the few weeks POST Tx so be prepared.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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