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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | Kevin's employer really has been phenominal so far. They gave him the 3 months and continued to pay the same amount they would normally pay for his insurance. We covered the part usually deducted from payroll. Then they gave him an additional 3 months doing the same thing. He really hasn't asked if he could have longer because it seemed clear that he couldn't and continue with insurance. So, that is why he is going to go back and see how he does. At least that way he has made a presence.
If, indeed the FML is 12 weeks a year, does anyone know if that is a Jan-Dec year, or a year from the first FML? That would certainly help things. If he could go back for a hitch and really can't do it, maybe he could take 2012 FML and buy more time.
In addition, they have told him they will let him do light work or will find desk work for him. They are being very understanding.
No word on the CT yet. Hopefully this am.
Thanks for the input! Good to hear.
Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14
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Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | Fingers crossed on the CT. Here is a snippet from my update letter about my husband at the same time after TX as yours will be this January "energy level continues to improve � he is essentially working normal days, with one or two after work meetings, and a before work riding lesson once a work. Physical stamina is not up to par, but is returning. LOTS better than a couple of months ago!"
If he can do light/desk work, I think he's got a good shot at making the two weeks.
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | Hi Maria,
So far so good. Thanks for the humidifier idea.
He's eating a lot of yogurt and bland soups but at least he's eating! He had a salad last night, but then hurt this am. Not sure if the 2 were related or not!
Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14
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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | fingers crossed ct is clear!!
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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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | It was clear! Just inflammation. Now he is back to work in Alaska! He's been there for 5 days so far and is doing well. They are taking it easy on him!!
Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14
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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 225 | Great news, Kathy! Best wishes to you and Kevin!
Brother 49yo DX 22/6/11 Tonsil SCC HPV+ Stage IV T4N1(?)M0. Carbo/docetaxel (Taxotere)19/7, 11/8 (with E-tux), 1/9; E-tux 11/8, 25/8, 15/9, 30/9, 14/10, 28/10; IMRT X 35 (70gy tumour;63gy nodes;56gy gen area) 19/9-4/11/11. Clear PET scan 1/2/12. 1 and 2 year post treatment checks good.
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Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | Thank you. Is it your brother that you were taking care of? How are things now? What type of follow up is he doing?
Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14
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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Awesome!!! 
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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