Today was sixth chemo. Last with the sticks. Had luck with the fifth but subsequent iron infusion did'nt go too well. With ten more chemos and a few blood transfusions not to mention the mthly iron we finally took everyone's advice. Monday she gets a port. Also chemo has already really shrunk the lymph node swelling as well as the cheek. Onward to radiation in 4 wks

Caregiver to wife with stage 4 oral cancer. Cheek and 2 lymph nodes.Diagnosed April 2012. At age 80 decided against major surgery.Currently doing 9 chemos and then 7 weeks of radiation/chemo.