Make sure your dad lets the doctors know he is in pain. They may need to increase his dosage, I know I did a few times. I had a long acting (extended release) pain med and one for breakthrough pain (could take before eating).


Andrew
age 25

early 10/12 - enlarged lymph node area
01/13 SCC of L tonsil, L BOT, 2 L lymph nodes
stage IVa, T2N2bM0, HPV+

2/13 2 doses cisplatin big bag, 2 doses weekly cisplatin + 35x IMRT
4/13 TX finished
7/13 PET/CT - NED!