I guess I was just lucky too. I never vomited during treatment although I frequently worried about it (choking on my own vomit while in the mask ;-). I had a 60 mile rt and never vomited in the car either - and San Francisco is noted for it's poorly maintained streets.

I think that the anti-anxiety meds helped a lot. Often times I slept through treatment, especially after the mask loosened up (or I shrunk).

I did vomit a LOT however, especially in mid-late and post Tx and especially in conjunction with the ct. I also had nausea problems linked to the stringy mucous and also constipation. It was just always at home, thank God.

The dogs sensed what was about to happen and always cleared a path for me to the bathroom. It's amazing how quickly they learn stuff.


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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