Here is the link for info about Dexamethasone.
http://www.chemocare.com/bio/dexamethasone.asp

Jody, watch your calories and hydration very closely. While 1500 calories may seem like alot, it is not enough. If you have lost 3 pounds in a week, its too much. Right now, you will need to take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48 oz of water every single day. By taking in this much it will help your body to fight off the cancer and rebuild itself from the treatments.

Christine
SCC 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 smile