Thanks to everyone who helped me not be so scared. There are lots of knowledgeable veterans out here with experience & wisdom to count on.

I just got out of the hospital. Radiation Mon. noon then chemo and LOTS of fluids overnight, radiation today. Back tomorrow for just radiation, then Thursday for IV fluids & radiation, etc. Busy, busy schedule.

I am not nauseous, just a little queasy right now. They said that I should make sure I take the zofran, dexamethasone, and other meds to make sure I don't get too much problems, and compazine if any breakthrough nausea. I am tired so I will take a nap. I guess it will get worse over the next week or 2, so again I appreciate any advice. I also must drink 80 oz. of fluids which will be hard for me. I think most will go through my peg, although I will drink some Powerade/Gatorade and some of my husband's Mocha coffee; mostly hot chocolate with some coffee. One day at a time for right now.

Thanks again for positive thoughts sent my way.


Survivor of Bone Marrow Transplant for CML 6/93
Non Smoker, Non Drinker
Diagnosed 12/23/2009 T1 NO MO Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma right maxilla
Surgery 1/21/2010 right posterior maxillary palatectomy
Chemo & Radiation to start 2/22/2010