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| | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 286 "OCF Down Under" Gold Member (200+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" Gold Member (200+ posts) Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 286 | MLC my view on doctors and nurses has changed during treatment. Previously I would go to a doctor, they would diagnose it, give me a pill and that would fix it.
For more complex things like cancer treatment, its like steering a ship. From experience I expect if I turn the wheel this much the ship will do this. But every ship is different, and they have to make course corrections to compensate, its not set and forget. Thats the difference with medical supervision over complex treatments. Don't be alarmed when things happen differently to what you expect. You are closely supervised during treatment and they can make adjustments to the treatment as you go. Make sure you and your husband voice your concerns and the medicos can assess the best course for you as you go.
Last edited by OzMojo; 05-01-2014 05:54 PM.
Cheers, Dave (OzMojo) 19Feb2014 Diagnosed T2N2bM0 P16+ve SCC Tonsil. 31Mar2014 2 Cisplatin, 70gy over 7 weeks (completed 16May2014) 11August2014 PET/CT clear. 17July2019 5 years NED.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | MLC - glad that your husband has perked up a bit. I think that if I had to go through that sort of therapy, I would want to sleep through it. Are you able to take a bit of a stroll outside? I firmly believe that one of the things that helped my husband the most was that we walked our old dog every morning. Getting some fresh air every morning is a boost to the body as well as the spirit. Best wishes to you both! Maria
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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