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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | He can rinse with peroxide and water mixed and also salt and water mixed. There is also something called Magic Mouthwash that works great for numbing things. He needs to begin some pain meds if he hasn't already. Lortab is a liquid that worked VERY well for Kevin, just before eating/drinking. For long term pain he had a fentynal patch. Don't wait until the pain is too much before he starts something.
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
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