Don- Paul's motto was one day at a time and if you act happy, eventually you'll FEEL happy. It really worked. Your frame of mind is a powerful tool as to how you feel. Whatever the symptom, there is something to help. It can be medications or other advice from this website. Many things work for some but not others. The secret is to find out what works for YOU. It won't be easy but I honestly think if Paul could make it through the treatments, anyone can. He just had some random, unfortunate luck. Best of luck to you. Please feel free to contact me as you go throughout your treatment.


Diane-wife to Paul, age 55
DX 9/17/12
HPV/SCC/BOT Stage 4a
Non-smoker/casual drinker
Otherwise healthy
9/24/12 Cisplatin, Taxotere,5-FU - 3x
12/3/12 Rad x 35/Carboplatin x 3
1/15/13 DVT upper thigh
Passed away 1/23/13