First pre therapy treatment was administered today. Erbitux double dose preceded by benadryl and steroids. Dr. Gillisons head nurse and nurse practitioner visited. blood workup was normal. Sailed through this one. Benadryl put me to sleep for most of the 8 hour day. One more prep tool (PEG) and full therapy begins Monday June 3.

Age 55 HPV 16+ SCC, BOT 050613 Stage IV
great team at OSU
Tx 6 weeks of rad started June 3
8 weeks of chemo started May 28
RTOG Phase III trial Cetuximab group.
Treatment completed 7/16/2013
PET Scan completed 10/08/13
Results discussed 10/11/13
NED - Free but am I
Next part of the journey?
1year PET 10/24/14 NED
Good reports now 10 years out.