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last week of rads

a1phil
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Joined: Jan 2012

I am starting my last week of radiation monday. last infusion of oxyplatin monday also. 2 more weeks 24-7 of 5fu. still not very many side effects no rash from rad yet. I have been blessed so far, I feel very fortunate. Just real tired and the days seem to get away from me before I can get anything done. The time has passed very quickly . I have ct sched. may 19,see Dr Orringer may 31, surgery june 19. I hope and pray everything goes as planned. I am ready to take this beast on mano e mano. phil & Dianne

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paul61
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Joined: Apr 2010

Phil,

I am sure it is great to be able to see the end of the radiation therapy and chemotherapy in sight. I know when I did my chemo 18 weeks seemed like forever when I started. I was soooo happy to get rid of the 5 FU pump!!! After 18 weeks of having that thing around, after I got rid of it I would get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night and reach for the pump because I let it sit on the night stand next to the bed and I because used to reaching for it when I got up.

I hope your CT scan shows that things are clear.

Best Regards,

Paul Adams
McCormick, South Carolina

DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
Two year survivor

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!

BMGky
Posts: 667
Joined: May 2010

Paul said it all. Glad to hear you are moving onto the next phase. Best wishes for success. BMGky

Wife of two year survivor.

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Ginny_B
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Joined: Sep 2011

Wow! Keep up the good work! If you get tired, just rest rest and rest more! You can do this!

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