Josee,

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Some comments...

1. Not sure what you mean by "he was treated for HPV 20 years ago"? No one associated HPV with OC that far back and I'm not sure if there existed any testing for HPV outside of a PAP smear.

2. I'm shocked after telling his docs about the ringing that they gave him his 2nd dose of Cis. They can and should have (IMO) switched to Carboplatin. Heck they should have administered his Cis in 6 smaller doses than the 3 big bag method.

3. Have his slides been tested for HPV?

4. Weight loss is very very common with his Tx even if he is able to consume 3000 cals a day. Water consumption is also very important. Most recommend at least 48 ozs a day. Try to avoid the feeding tube but if you must then consider the nasal tube. Even with the tube we recommend he continue to use his swallowing muscles every day. In the US we can get a product called Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC which has a whopping 560 cals in a small 8 oz can. It really makes a difference when you can swallow less and get the same calories.

5. Nausea is also common with both the Cis and rad. I didn't experience any naseau until after my 2nd big bag of Cis. Nothing seemed to help me in that dept.

6. Keep in mind that everyone can react differently to this Tx but most of us continue to get progressively worse from this point on with the 2 to 3 weeks POST Tx being our worse time.

Glad you came to this site. You will find it invaluable and please post about anything 24/7.


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.