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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Stoj, I had 2 Cisplatins and I told my Chemo Dr re my hearing problems and he switched to Carboplatin. I also had 35 concurrent IMRT radiation treatments and like you was sick as a dog. My Rad Dr didn't give me a tube which I didn't want in the first place but I wish I had. I am 1 month out of treatment and have finally come out of that tunnel. I have gained back 5 pounds, take no meds and just have the non life threatning side effects to deal with; dry mouth, no taste and tired too soon. I now drink Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC which has 560 calories per 8 oz, a godsend.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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