I found the best time to be late AM. This gave my husband time to settle down from overnight issues and start the day slowly.

Also, the radiation nursing staff was always available for questions and would do an evaluation (without appt), if necessary. If we could talk to them, we didn't mind hanging around after rad tx. We found this most helpful.

I also wanted enough time left in the day to go to drug store for numerous prescriptions, etc., before rush hour. Lottie


CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin.
1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED
Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016