 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | Greetings Indy:
The word CANCER instills fear in all. But with understanding and information the fear and anxiety become less a problem. Most Radiation Oncologists agree that chemo in conjunction with radiation treatments is a good approach and offers additional chemical lanes that aid in reducing the tumor/tumors.
I have currenly had three chemo treatments and as yet virtually no side effetcs. They give you premeds prior to receiving the chemo that greatly reduce side effects. Plus oral medication for three days afterward as a safeguard.
Darrell
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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