Hi Everyone:

I recently posted in the section dealing with newely-diagnosed. I am now approaching treatment at Johns Hopkins for radiation for 7 weeks plus weekly chemo[carboplatin & taxol]. I will be see the dental oncologist next week and my date for start of treatment is Aug.9th.

My weight was only 150 pounds [perfect weight for my size - 5'8" but not for anticipated wight loss which I know will result from the treatment. I have added 8 pounds and will continue the bulking-up. I am also hitting my exercise bike to get my body in the best shape with 15 minutes daily [4 times/week]. Right now my main question is what other things can I do to get myself prepared for this ordeal.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Barry
Stage 4 with primarary in tonsil [removed]. Cancer appears localised to 1cm at base of tongue and in two lympth nodes.