 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Make sure to tell you MO immediately about the ringing in your ears. Some types of chemo (usually cisplatin) is known for permanent hearing loss. Your MO can switch you to another type of chemo. Do not get another dose without first consulting the MO.
So far it sounds like you are doing very well. The first 2 weeks are the easiest. Focus on what you can control, your intake. Every single day take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48 oz of water. if you can push yourself to do more, thats even better. This is what will help you to get thru the whole thing easier.
Good luck!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
