Really bad past couple days. Finally broke down and called again about the pain meds. They are supposed to be trying to get me into a pain clinic locally. My treatment team is an hour and a half away, so dropping in to pick up a perscription is not an option. I hope they call back soon. I don't want to face another night of pain like last night. I'm seriously thinking of setting my clock to wake up and take meds in the middle of the night. The waking up after everything has wore off is unbearable. I understand that face on the pain chart beside a 10.

I fully intend to

Age 35, Former smoker/drinker HPV+
Ear Ache 5/12
GP for ear ache 6/18
ENT for ear ache 7/12
CT shows cancer 7/12
Biopsy 8/12
diagnosed SCC
Base of tongue right side
Barely crossed midline
Nodes involved
PEG 9/12
35 IMRT start Sept 6th
Cisplastin x3 1 down 2 to go