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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Judy,
Easier said than done but try to calm down. Without knowing anything about your H's cancer, staging, Tx, etc. he has a long way to go before one can determine if the Tx was successful so concentrate on today and don't worry about the what if's.
If he is in pain then his docs need to know that. There is no need for pain and there are many drugs that can be tried as the intensity of the Tx will only get worse usually abating a few weeks AFTER radiation has stopped. You also do need to make sure that he is well hydrated each and every day, shoot for 48 ozs of water and make sure he consumes at least 2500 to 3000 calories each and every day. Also make sure his docs approve anything you are told to do on this site.
Is he on a liquid diet now?
Does he have a Peg?
Is he getting concurrent chemo and if so what type(s) and frequency?
Tell us more and we can refine our recommendations.
Keep with this site as it will prove to be the best in many areas of his Tx.
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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