Rebecca, many people here have been hospitalised because they were dehydrated. Don't take no for an answer. I couldn't agree with ChristineB more. Patients really need an advocate when they enter a health system, in any country.
It occurred to me that with an 18 year old sister you must be quite young yourself. I'm sorry you're both going through this, and I hope there are others around you, supporting you.
Brother 49yo DX 22/6/11 Tonsil SCC HPV+ Stage IV T4N1(?)M0. Carbo/docetaxel (Taxotere)19/7, 11/8 (with E-tux), 1/9; E-tux 11/8, 25/8, 15/9, 30/9, 14/10, 28/10; IMRT X 35 (70gy tumour;63gy nodes;56gy gen area) 19/9-4/11/11. Clear PET scan 1/2/12. 1 and 2 year post treatment checks good.
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