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Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 207 | Fatigue is a normal part of the treatment process as is depression. I know of two people who let the deprression get the better of them. Your Mom is 9 years older than I, but she can fight this thing. It sounds like you are probably in good hands. Daily radiation with weekly chemo took care of me. I'm only 8 months out, but I'm sure your Mom can handle the treatment with your support.
Steve
SCC, base of tongue, 2 lymph nodes, stage 3/4. 35 X's IMRT radiation, chemo: Cisplatin x 2, 5FU x2, & Taxol x2. Hooray, after 3 years I'm in still in remission.
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