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Grandpa just diagnosed, Stage IVa - radiation questions, etc
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Jun 10, 2009 - 9:43 am
Hello, My Grandpa was recently diagnosed Stage IVa SCC occult primary. He starts radiation in a few weeks, but first has to have some teeth pulled. I want to send him a care package with products that will be helpful during radiation. He will do a radiation / chemo combo. What products can I send him? I have read about Theracare (sp?) and ulcer ease. Can I buy these at the drugstore? Anything else I can send? How difficult is this treatment? They are radiating both sides of the neck aggressively. Is stage IVa curable? The primary wasn't located, but he did have two very large lymph nodes in his neck (up to 6 cm). Is there a chance this will go away with radiation? He had surgery and they could only get some of it as it's around an artery. He is 77. He is a fighter. Thank you! |
Joined: Oct 2008
I would get with his doctor before sending him creams or rinses as there are so many out there that can burn when you use them. They have to be alochol free rinses, oil free creames... I used Aquophor (for my skin) and Biotene toothpaste and mouthwash, but again every doctor/patient has different protocol.
My docs provided me a list of all the items I would need for protecting my skin and mouth. Im sure his will as well.
Joined: Sep 2006
I tend to agree with my friend Sirena that the doctors will have the best handle on what medically-oriented products your grandpa will need, although it is wise of you to understand the need for such, and particularly to understand that burn prevention is vital.
Let me tell you about the two best care packages I received, and you can take it or leave it, depending on grandpa's personality.
The first of these 'packages' was visited upon me when I finally awoke from surgery and