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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | Katie these chemos are tough, no lie. Kevin had trouble with inflammation in his colon, and then had an outbreak of cold sores, which he's never had. He was given a herpes med for a week and it cleared it up. One of the most important things is keeping the fluids going, especially if you are vomiting and/or having diarrhea. Kevin got fluids 3x a week.
Hang in there. Please stay in touch this time.
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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