What IS your protocol? - Cisplatin would "only" be 3 +/- 1 infusions - I don't think they would put in a port for that.

If you have a bite block you may not be able to use the cotten rolls.

Be sure to bring some good tunes with you - All of the treatment rooms I was in had stereos. Music was an important part of my treatment routine (I played mainly thumpin' Gospel & Christian). Never had an issue while on the table. I had them give me a blanket and they should automatically give you a pillow or bolster for your knees.

I didn't have any swelling, very little skin damage although they warned me of some "texturing" in the muscles afterwards. Thyroid is normal. My overall issues now are very minimal (thank you IMRT). It took a good part of 2 years for things to settle in.

Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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