Hi everyone....I am 3 days into induction chemo. So far only side effect is fatigue! They have had me hydration last two days which I read that some people said is essential---the center is open all weekend and available if I start feeling queasy and nauseous as well. Disconnect from pump on Monday! There is already some shrinkage of tumor noted and some improvement in speech as well. I'm trying to keep my hopes in check but I am hopeful and happy that I am having good luck side effect wise so far!
Cheryl...yes after week 1 of cycle 2 we will reassess and update scans to see what's going on and decide next steps. If there is not enough of a change then the recommendation will likely be surgery with original tumor margins (total glossectomy) but If it does react positively then after cycle 3 I will start chemo-radiation right away. Right now the plan would be to do high dose Cisplatin and external beam as well as seeds (brachytherapy) obviously ALL of this is up in the air until formal assessment is conducted and discussed!
I feel very good with my decision and my treatment team!