I felt the same way about giving antibiotics if it was just a virus but the Oncologist said there could be an infection starting up also from her recent surgery . She is not running fever but the incision looks a little red in spots so I guess the antibiotics were for that. I've been trusting in these doctors and there recommendations were high. But lately i'm getting a different feeling towards them. I called MD Anderson in Texas yesterday to enquire about the Oncologist who will be treating my mom with the Chemo and I was told his credentials were high with the Anderson team . But I am getting worried and hope were making the best decision to stay in LA for her treatment.

I feel like I cant sleep anymore . I'm constantly reading and researching on different treatments and side effects that I'm sure will come.

Thank you for any advice
Heidi

Last edited by sweetpe1; 10-10-2014 03:28 AM.

Sweetpe
Caregiver
RE:My Mother
Age 70
Non Smoker
SCC 3/4/2014 Left rear jaw
Mandiblctmy 3/25/2014
35RAD Completed on 06/03/2014
MRI 9/3/2014
25mm lobulated recurrence left mandible/floor of mouth carcinoma
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery
MET(s)
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery Not Successful
Chemo Recommended
1st Round of Cisplatin Chemo Started 10/20/14
Cisplatin stopped 11/20/14. Side affects to bad.
Chemo started again 1/22/15 Carbo/Docetaxel
Passed Away April 22,2015