Hi Jane,
With the Erbitux comes a pretty bad rash. You can use Aquafor Ointment for it if it gets really bad. Just keep it moisturized, but not with perfumy stuff. It might burn.
As much as I hate to tell you this, the guys are right. The Erbitux is not the chemo of choice for her situation. I can see why they would not want to give her Cistplatin as it is very harsh, but there are many others to choose from. Just sayin'!
How did today go? How is she feeling this evening?
Thinking of you all.
Kathy

Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14