OP Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 | Hi Gail. As usual, great suggestions.
I'll ask about the Zofran and related meds.
I'm REALLY DREADING the next two chemo rounds, but the fill-in Dr said the Chemo is the least of my troubles comparred to what the Rads are going to do. YUK!
I'm alternating between Chorloseptic and the 2% liodocaine to reduce the gag. Hopefully it won't keep me up at night.
Shawna; what's the latest there?
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.
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