Its day 3 and im doing ok, much better than expected since everything seems to make me nauseated. Ive been able to keep the nausea mostly at bay with decadron, zofran in the day, and ativan at night. I have no appetite but am forcing protein/smoothies down anyway. Hopefully the rest of the week stays as smooth. Im curious, of those of you in treatment now, how many have PEGs? I opted out for reasons Im sure I dont need to explain to this group, but am starting to doubt my decision and was considering getting one placed next week before the hard-core swallowing difficulty sets in. Thoughts? Experiences that may help me decide? Thanks in advance!


Laurie
42 yo
Pediatrician
No smoke, social drink, HPV neg
May 2013 - SCC Right lateral oral tongue - stage 1 (T1N0M0)
Partial hemiglossectomy and sentinel node bx NEG
NED 5/29/13
3/2014 - Cancer back (never gone) in one right sided cervical node
Modified neck dissection 3/2014, N1 with microscopic ECE,39 nodes neg
30 Rads and 2 cisplatin done June 13!
PET in 3-4 months but no clinical cancer and I'll take it!