I was told I could crush his oxycodone for his PEG by pain management team at the cancer center. I am always sure to ask before I put anything new through his PEG. Thank you for the warning, though. The chemo doctor just prescribed Fentanyl and Dilaudid. Our pharmacy was able to fill the Fentanyl patch but they didn't have the Dilaudid. That I haven't filled yet and would like to read up on what family of meds it's from before I fill it. The doctor explained that the Dilaudid was to be used for break through pain. I have to admit, I do get a bit nervous with these meds. Do you have to be weaned off of the Fentanyl patch?

Carol
Husband diagnosed SCC BoT 4a-June 4, 2014
Mets bilateral lymph nodes
HPV positive
Tx started June 23, 2014
Blood clot in cephalic vein of right arm after first chemo
2x Cisplatin (hopefully getting in 3rd)
35 IMRT (hopefully complete on Aug. 12)
third Cisplatin cancelled
Last day of treatment Aug. 12, 2014
PET scan Nov. 10-NED (some PT inflammation)