Hi there,

I have posted a few times in the past. Quick recap - I am 4 years out from SCC treatment and all is well in that area. Last September I presented with a soft tissue sarcoma presumably induced by radiation. I had an exploratory surgery in December '07 in which they found they could not resect at that time. Underwent 3 rounds of chemo in Jan. Feb. and Mar. '08 and then surgery again in May '08 when they were able to resect the sarcoma and do some grafting in the thoracic inlet area with a vein from my ankle. Now the docs want to put me on a 6-month regiment of Methotrexate for maintainence. This consists of 6 pills on a Wednesday once a week. Does anyone have any experience with Methrotrexate such as side effects and tolerance? I was eating pretty well following the treatment of the SCC but each subsequent chemo and surgery takes a little of that ability away and I would like to maintain what ability I currently have. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Pam