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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | My 2nd Cis even with the Emends was not as "pleasant" as the first and you also need to keep in mind that he will have had 15 rad Tx's to go along with this so hope for the best but don't be crushed if he still gets sick. It was around this time that things slowly started to go south for me. Also make sure he pays attention to a slight ringing or hummmm or buzzing "noise" in one or both of his ears. That means TROUBLE with Cisplatin and you should let his chemo doc know right away as they may want to switch him to Carboplatin for #3.
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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