Gosh, cisplantinum sounds pretty harsh!!

A lot to go through for a negligible gain in long term survival.

I'll ask for the heating pad and I've been drinking TONS of fluids the last couple of days to try to be well-hydrated.

Did the anti-emetics actually work? Or do they just lower the nasuea a little..?

How long do the "effects" last?
(Kidney damage, Mouth Sores, Nausea, etc)

Until the next infusion?

Will it be awful the whole 2 months? Especially with the concurrent radiation problably, huh?

Yes, I got the TSH and many other labs done 10 days ago at home.

Glenn, I got the time estimate from the RO...She said the actual BURN TIME is 10 to 15 minutes, but setting up, calibration, etc takes a while.

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.