Angie,

The fear is much worse than the treatment - that was my experience.


As you get into a routine, get to know your doctors AND nurses, start having success getting medications for side effects, see the same people everyday going through treatment, etc, the edge will come off your fears.

If you have someone to go through this with you as a caregiver, that will be helpful.

My experience was not pleasant, but it wasn't horrific either. And of course, you've got a lot of support here.

Best wishes,

Chris


SCC left tonsil, 2 lymph nodes, modified radical neck dissection, IMRT (both sides) completed 10/25/06, Erbitux and Cisplatin weekly, Ethyol daily