 Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 79 | I had 3 rounds of chemo induction with Cisplatin, 5-FU and Taxotere in the hopes that it would take care of the tumor(s)in my neck and that I wouldn't need the neck dissection. Day one of the treatment, I was at the doctor's office all day on an IV and then they sent me home with a portable unit that I wore for 5 days. I had two weeks off in between each treatment. The treatment totally worked and the lump in my neck was gone after the 1st round of treatment. Luckily, the only side effect I had was losing my hair. Not one bit of nausea or vomiting!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Cathi
57 when diagnosed. Heavy smoker. Social drinker. Diagnosed 7/9/09 with tonsil, tongue & neck cancer. Chemo induction (Cisplatin, 5FU & Taxotere) & 35 radiation tx + 7 Carboplatin.
Head and neck CAT scan on 1/15/10 shows no cancer.
1/27/12 First PET/CAT scans in 2 years - All clear!!
recurrence mid-2015
OCF supporter and avid OCF CO and NJ walk attendee with worldwide friends
*** 1-7-16 passed away unexpectedly ***
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