Hi Everyone
It has been a while since my last post. My dad is ok but has had his share of scares since his tx ended. So far, the tx has worked but he has had numerous infections and needed a trach. I guess the swelling in his throat was so bad from radiation and infections that his CO2 level was really high. The other day we went to Dana Farber for a consult with another Oncologist and Ent. What wonderful people work there, all so kind. But, it is so sad to see all the chemo chairs set up. I cannot believe with all the advances in medicine that so many people have this horrible disease. I hope all of you get stay healthy, cancer free, and may this week bring good news to all.


Squamous cell / BOT with lymph node involvment, Stage 4, HIV-, cisplatin 3 weeks of 7, stopped due to kidney issues and neuropathy,35 radiation treatment started 5/6/09,started weekly erbitux on 6/2/09. Completed tx on 6/24/09, biopsy 8/11/09 clean, PET Scan 10/5/09 clear, PET Scan 6/11/10 clear