Senior Member (100+ posts) Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 188 Likes: 1 | Excellent point Gary. I should point out that my experience was the exception. There were sixteen people in the HON program at U of Chicago at the same time I was there, and I was the only one with burns this bad. Though the severity of my burns was bad, it was not the norm. My worst weeks were after the last treatment, so there was no concern about having to scrub off the neck prior to treatment. Also of note is the fact that it healed up quite nicely-- no scarring from the burns.
Larry, I would also like to add my thanks for your taking the time to speak with fellow patients. I would have welcomed a visit from a survivor during my treatment. Good Work!!
Good Health
Chuck
SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun. It's always something "Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it." |