the RO said that his treatment would start again on MARCH 8. she said it would ONLY be 5 IMRT X 2 carboplatin.
i do not think that 5 more is going to effect him too much. i know he will be fatigued, maybe nauseous. i hope i am right in assuming this since this is what i am telling him to keep him from freaking.
he has made a remarkable recovery. eats 100% orally, all kinds of foods--even steak even though taste buds arent great. weened off of pain meds completely. talks easily (and being a new yorker--really fast and loud lol) grin. helps around the house, little stuff but 100% more than before).
i am extremely happy with his progress. as much trouble as he had with treatment...i thought he would be in for a loooong recovery. he is still very weak but getting stronger each day.


Teresa
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CG to ANDY. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
T2N2cMxG4 stage 4. 43 @ dx 8/31/09
tx 9/21/09-11/06/09 cispatin/docetaxel/5-FU X3
PORT 9/9/09, PEG 12/07/09
35 IMRT-1/wk carbo 11/30/09-2/3/10
tx stopped due to complications
IMRT BOOST 3/08-3/12/10
PET 4/12/10 CLEAR!
PEG out 4/14/10