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#47165 09-11-2006 01:26 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP  Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 | Finished day 15 of 33 scheduled IMRT and 2nd Cycle of 3 for Cisplat Chemo. So far things are going pretty good I think. I have a sore throat, but manage it easily with Roxinol/Morphine. I have the patch ready to for later on down the road when things get worse. I noticed today that I lost the hair on the back of my head, is that normal? Does it grow back later? I also have a question about my PEG tube, is it normal for it to slide (a little bit) in and out of the stomach? Mine is secured by some stiches, but they have some slack to them which allow the tube to move in/out.
Tim Stoj
Tim Stoj
60 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.
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#47166 09-11-2006 01:45 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | Yes, it's normal for the PEG to slide in and out a little. It's also normal to lose the hair on the back lower part of your hairline--thats where I lost mine too. It does grow back, although it will take a little while.
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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#47167 09-11-2006 02:14 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 | Tim, you will probably lose more hair-and it will grow back  The peg "sliding some" is O.K. Just be sure you keep the skin around the hole very clean. John was told by his surgeon to always put a gauze pad between his skin and the peg--others have said they do not do that. Just be aware that moisture or seepage could be a breeding ground for bacteria. Glad to hear that you are "hanging in there" Amy
CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease
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#47168 09-11-2006 04:39 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 | Thanks for the prompt replies. I'm so glad I found this board.
Tim Stoj
Tim Stoj
60 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.
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