Yes. C225 induction chemo was yesterday. Additional chemo (the old stuff, as he describes it) will follow, combined with radiation, over next 7 wks. Study documentation sites "Treatment Agents: C225 cisplatin docetaxel radiation". I guess that 3 kinds of chemo w/rad. (It's so frustrating not being there to ask.)

I agree 100% we should focus on the postitive & we're at one of the best very facility around. I try to help him remember too but, am being very careful because, since yesterday he's become so negative the anger & frustration shifts to me when I attempt to say much of anything postive.

Another surprise this morning left him shaking w/anger when the dentist told him radiation would effect the bones such that implants (which, since the very beginning, have been an almost illogical priority he's expressed to every doctor he's seen) are impossible and he'd even too sore for dentures until spring. When I gently inquired hether having that knowlegde would have effected any decisions he's made. . . . his anger turned to me.

Hopefully he'll work through this and get back into the postive mindset he's tried to maintain till now. However, it may be time for me to sit back, listen, and just be there for him.

Would still love some input on how those burst lymph nodes effect prognosis.

Thanks,
R-