5 more rad treatments left. This is tough but when I need a lift I come here and it gives me hope and staying power. What also has really has helped me is this little steroid dexamethasone (4mg )pill. It seems to reduce the swelling from the radiation if only for a day. If I don't take it I am miserable,can't swallow,persistent pain.
I don't know exactly what it does but they gave it to me after chemo treatment for nausea. What ever i need to get through this is my new motto. New more hero here.
Thanks you all for your kind words and helping me through this.
Steve Hurlock


SCC of larynx,2/1/2011 surgery 16 times to remove papilloma on vocal cords,started TOMO rad treatment 4/11.2011 T2N0M0 possible invasion onto cartilage tissue Cancer back 6/2012. Polyp removed Came back spindle cell carcenoma 6/22/12