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Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | I graduated fromk ChemoTherapy yesterday and will complete radiatiion Tuesday May 11. My advice is to consult with a Gastro doc early, then when you begin to not eat, call and schedule the Peg tube. It is a minor surgical procedure, do not put you to sleep, just " cut my head off if you want", medication.
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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