 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | ladyjoe,
As you see I only had the cisplatin during the rad but I only had 2 nodes involved. Ask your MO to explain the benefits and maybe get a second opinion but don't let a bit more torture get in the way of a chance to kick his cancer back to hell.
In 6 months he won't remember the daily details of discomfort but he will remember and feel good about his efforts to conquer this virus that's trying to kill him. He's come this far so tell him to suck it up a little longer and finish his job.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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