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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | The better the nutrition and hydration the easier it will be for him. Everybody reacts in their own way with their own timeline. When I was in my 2nd week I started to feel the side effects. Some people sail thru while others struggle, cant predict what will affect him and when.
Once the nausea gets away from him, it will be difficult to control. So watch closely for an upset stomach and make sure he take the anti-nausea meds as directed. If he is having weekly chemo doses they usually give less severe reactions than the 3 big doses do.
Good luck with week #2.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
