Thank you SO much, Brian! This part especially applied to my son when he was in treatment:
<<�Prior to treatment, the health care staff will review potential side effects with patients and provide them with medications that can prevent or treat side effects if they occur.� >>

Paul had a reaction to a certain medication that caused swelling in his throat and great difficulty breathing. He managed to call my daughter even though he couldn't speak but she recognized who it was and came and took him to the emergency room. They gave him two shots of Benydryl and he was ok. THey told him he could just have taken the Benydryl tablets at home to relieve the swelling. That's why it is so very important to always ask about side effects of any medications. - And, reading everything on the prescription bottles. This article is so important and could well be a life saver to someone!


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)