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Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 66 | I'm going to try to reach out to these services over the weekend. I had no idea I'd be too sick to take the train.
HPV+ P16 positive squamous cell carcinoma
Oct 2014 found neck node lumps
Went to Oncologist (TNBC)
Ultrasound
2 CT Scans - body/head and neck
Needle & core biopsy
Pet Scan
Biopsy to find primary w/ anesthesia - failed
Second Opinion found primary & biopsied
Biopsy confirmed HPV+ P16 Squamous cell carcinoma
Radical Neck Dissection 11/22/2014
32 lymph nodes removed - 3 positive
Ported 12/29/14
Chemo and rads to start January 5, 2015
cisplatin weekly 40 mg/m2
Rads M-F for 7 weeks
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 66 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | OP Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 66 | Jeff, sorry you are dealing with the nausea. I can imagine what it must be like with that hefty dose.
This cold really sucks.
HPV+ P16 positive squamous cell carcinoma
Oct 2014 found neck node lumps
Went to Oncologist (TNBC)
Ultrasound
2 CT Scans - body/head and neck
Needle & core biopsy
Pet Scan
Biopsy to find primary w/ anesthesia - failed
Second Opinion found primary & biopsied
Biopsy confirmed HPV+ P16 Squamous cell carcinoma
Radical Neck Dissection 11/22/2014
32 lymph nodes removed - 3 positive
Ported 12/29/14
Chemo and rads to start January 5, 2015
cisplatin weekly 40 mg/m2
Rads M-F for 7 weeks
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 66 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | OP Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 66 | 19 treatment done, 16 to go. I've made it to the half way point. It's getting rougher but I'm getting tougher. At least that's what I tell myself. The blood clots and breath shortness were the scariest part so far. I've got to figure something out besides boost to keep up the calories. Ingredients are disturbing. corn syrup. 
HPV+ P16 positive squamous cell carcinoma
Oct 2014 found neck node lumps
Went to Oncologist (TNBC)
Ultrasound
2 CT Scans - body/head and neck
Needle & core biopsy
Pet Scan
Biopsy to find primary w/ anesthesia - failed
Second Opinion found primary & biopsied
Biopsy confirmed HPV+ P16 Squamous cell carcinoma
Radical Neck Dissection 11/22/2014
32 lymph nodes removed - 3 positive
Ported 12/29/14
Chemo and rads to start January 5, 2015
cisplatin weekly 40 mg/m2
Rads M-F for 7 weeks
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Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | hydration - nutrition - pain management
Focus on these three things and you will get by. I'm with you about the stuff in the cans. Get protein powder and mix in blender and that will help alot. hang in there!
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com | | |
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