This morning we traveled to Moore Regional Cancer Center, where Buzz was to have CT scan. When we saw the RO yesterday, she failed to mention that Buzz would be fitted for his mask before the scan. So..Buzz couldn't do it. Had we been forewarned yesterday, I would have insisted on rx for Ativan! (I read it HERE, folks!) Buzz is extremely clostrophobic, and has PTSD issues. After a couple of hours with no success, RO gives us rx for ATIVAN and we are off to see chemo oncologist.
He convinces Buzz that a PEG is needed now, rather than later, and we are scheduled to have that done Monday morning, then back to Cancer Center with the little pills to try the mask and CT scan again.
Also learned that this RO does not administer Amifostine. The oncologist we saw at Baptist indicated that she would use it. When I questioned Dr. Patel today, she stated that she 'just doesn't use it'...
I feel very comfortable with Moore Regional, and trust our team to make the right decisions.
Buzz has rx for 30 Ativan with one refill available, if needed. HOPEFULLY, he won't need one before every treatment...Does anyone really get used to the mask after a while?
Thanks and God Bless each of you!

Lois & Buzz in NC

CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!