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My dad had completed 25th cycle of radiotherapy and had a review today. Radiation Onco had him admitted to hospital for supportive care even though dad was moderately better compared to last week. However, RO seems to be concerned with Oral mucositis and infection, reduced intake, loss of hearing and pain. He said the treatment will continue but while in hospital for next 3 days.

Treatment hopefully end on 21st Sept. Fingers crossed for week ahead.


Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26

TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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I know that can be a frightening thing, but being hospitalized during my treatment was the best thing that could ever happened to me. I had great care and they were awesome at keeping the pain under control and I was getting the proper amount of nutrients. By them time I left I was feeling like a new person. I still had a week left of rads when I got out, but I sailed right through them after being told the best way to get the pain under control. Will say a prayer for your dad.


Angelia
31 at Dx.
DX: 4/30/09, 10/21/09 SCC on floor of mouth,
T1NOMO, T2N1M0
TX: 39 IMRT, 8 cisplatin 11/30/09
PET/CT: 11/03/09: Lymph node involvement
PEG/PORT: 11/09
TX end: 02/01/10
PET Scan: 04/05/10 clear
PEG Out: 06/21/10
Biopsy: 12/23/10: fibrosis
HBO: 01/04/11 - ORN
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Me too- saying a prayer and hoping he'll fair better in the hospital. hugs!

Last edited by ChristineB; 09-14-2011 05:37 PM.

Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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It sounds like the RO is on the ball. Eshwar, you get some quality rest what others are caring for your dad so you will be in good shape for the after treatment care!


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eshwar, same deal here! the silver lining: insurance will allow for a visiting nurse, which hopefully should be of some comfort to keep an eye on vitals.


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CG to Dad. Biopsy 5/11 non-op, SCC stage IV poorly dif at base of tongue with nodes, quit smoking in '85, ChemoRad began 8/2/11 ended 9/22/11 with NED. Distant mets 11/11, clinical trials. War raging on!
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eshwar, same deal here! the silver lining: insurance will allow for a visiting nurse, which hopefully should be of some comfort to keep an eye on vitals.


Caco
CG to Dad. Biopsy 5/11 non-op, SCC stage IV poorly dif at base of tongue with nodes, quit smoking in '85, ChemoRad began 8/2/11 ended 9/22/11 with NED. Distant mets 11/11, clinical trials. War raging on!
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Thanks everyone. Yesterday was a though day as it all went unplanned. Due to room unavailability, my dad was put in Day Care and on the medications prescribed by the MO. By evening, his blood sugar levels shot up to 400 and he had to be given Insulin to control it. I believe doctor has put him on some steroid that is causing elevated sugar levels.

Anyways, dad slept well and had is 26th Radiation cycle today. Just 4 more radiation days!


Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26

TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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That's great! 4 more! It's been a long haul. Thankfully the end is in sight for you!


Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Eshwar,

All the best. Your dad is very fortunate to have you as a caregiver. Good luck with the rest of the treatment.

Chetan


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SCC, lateral tongue, age 53, Tongue resection & neck dissection 5/6/11; T1N2BM0, RTX (35 sessions starting 6/8/11)/chemo (3x starting 6/10/11) Last cisplatin 7/22. RTX complete 7/27. PEG in 6/9/11, out 8/31/11
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eshwar, we have 4 treatments left too! and his nurse is from delhi. best wishes to you.


Caco
CG to Dad. Biopsy 5/11 non-op, SCC stage IV poorly dif at base of tongue with nodes, quit smoking in '85, ChemoRad began 8/2/11 ended 9/22/11 with NED. Distant mets 11/11, clinical trials. War raging on!
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