 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 618 | Emily,
Pain management is just that, management. We have to remember to be our own best advocates as patients, and when we are not entirely able to do that for ourselves, we have to rely on our caregivers to take on that role.
I think as you move forward you both will find dosages that work in a balanced way, but it's great to see you on top of the issue. Your Mom raised a great kid.
Kelly
Male
48, SCC (Soft Palet) Rt.,
Stage 1, T3n0m0,
Dx, 8-09, Start IMRT 35 9-2-09 end 10-21-09
04-20-10 NED
8-11 recurrence, node rt. neck N2b
10-11 33 IMRT w/chemo wkly
3-12-12 PET - residual cancer
4-12 5 treatments with Cyberknife & Erbitux
6-19-12 Pet scan CLEAR
12-3-12 PET - CLEAR
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