Yes in previous rounds of treatment I was given morphine also and had no problems with it. Currently I have Oxycodone in liquid form (20 grams/ml) and in pill form for breakthrough pain. But my doc reduced my 5-FU a bit so I've been able to stick with just the patch alone for the most part. I have taken Motrin and Extra Strength Tylenol at times as well in treatment but make sure you talk to your doc to make sure there's no conflict with what you're on and what you want to take. You should be able to get by for the most part with the patch and whatever they give you for breakthrough pain.

I think if he gets on the patch he'll find it an easy and effective transition and I'd be really, really surprised if he didn't come to like it after a dose or two. Great stuff IMHO....
-Steve




Age 41 - Stage 2 SCC tongue Dx 2/06. Cisplatin x3, IMRT x35. Mets to neck node discovered 7/07. RND 40 nodes removed, margins not clear. Cisplatin, Taxotere, 5-FU Fall 07, then IMXT/Erbitux for 7 wks. Inoperable mets to both lungs and pleura Dx Oct'08. 4 cycles Carboplatin, Erbitux, 5-FU so far.