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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Bonnie, As Joanna has said, take it one day at a time. My first 2 weeks were a non event. After that I seemed to feel worse each day...not evry day, but it didn't get better until 2 weeks after all tx ended. My wife was my caregiver and she proved to be the stronger of the 2 of us. I was the ultimate procrastinator (sp?)always saying it will get better and not listening. I didn't always feel like following docs orders which gets you into trouble real fast.
The next 7 to 10 weeks or so will not be something either of you will enjoy but unfortunately you have to do it. Soon you both will look back and say whew, it's over.
Post your concerns/questions whenever. That's a great benefit of the site. Someone will always share their experience and offer their advice.
Be calm on the outside, your daughter needs that.
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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