Michelle, We'll keep our fingers crossed for your Mom. 2 to 3 weeks before the rad. tx. start to kick in sounds about right. You are doing the best thing by encouraging her to eat and drink as much as she can. Amy


CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease

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