Well, I've been back home after my second round of chemo (the 5 FU reduced from 5 to 3 days)for about 5 days now. Starting to feel a little better. Tumor pain gone. Still dry mouth and down to 160 lbs. Did 3 days in a row of IVs after they released me.
Looks like I'm going to get a total of 4 rounds. So, the third round will likely be right after Christmas.
They likely won't do a scan until possibly after round 4 around February. Notice all the "likely"s!
I'm torn between wanting to ignore this whole thing (believing that chemo recovery is the end-all) and attempting to prepare myself for the unknown likely-hoods of Brachytheropy and/or surgery.
Radiation Doctor spoke with Brachytheropy Doctor who said he would look at my records 3 days ago. Was supposed to hear back and getting anxious. I really want to ignore all this and go sailing and drive my loudly modified RX-7 convertable. Mixed emotions of wanting to enjoy eating and preparing myself for not.
My two sons and my daughter will arrive on the 18th.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma base of tongue Erbitux 12 wks IMRT Radiation ended 8/7/12 MRI Cancer live 10/3/12 3 rounds Chemo (Cisplatin, 5FU, ??) Brachytherapy 7days ended 1/28/13 PET SCAN 4/19/13 70 yr old 8/20/12 Walt
