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Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 17 | Hello Emilie and all,
I am caregiver to my fiance,Eric, who at age 57 was diagnosed with SCC Stage IV. His diagnosis is very similar to yours. He/we have completed 12 radiation treatments and 3 of the 7 weekly chemotherapies. When Eric shared the news with his family he did so with the straight facts the doctor gave him. We let them look up more information in their own time and have answered questions as they come up.
We discovered through experience that using the PEG is important to maintain nutrition and hydration. Eric realizes he feels better when he is completely hydrated. Hang in there! It's nice to know this board is here. It is a comfort to be in touch with others experiencing the same or similar things.
Last edited by ChristineB; 11-24-2012 04:39 PM.
Kat fiance/CG to:
Eric: age 57
DX 10/19/12, HPV16+ SCC stage IV lft tonsil, BOT
nonsmoker,casual drinker
TX 11/5/12 Cistplastin wkly x 7, IMRT x 35
PEG placed 11/9/12
ALL CLEAR PET SCAN - 4/16/13
PEG removed - 4/29/2013
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF, Katira. You will find lots of info and support to help get Eric thru his treatments.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Hi welcome... This is a great place for support and info. good luck and take care.
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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