DONE!!!

tuffenuff
tuffenuff Member Posts: 277
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
THIS JUST IN!!! Met with chemo doc today. Had an in depth discussion and did the math regarding how many mg of chemo I've received. End result... I'm done with the chemo!!! He said I've already received more than the dosage which has proven to be effective and since my radiation is complete, there's really no compelling evidence that shows I should get the last 2 infusions.

Standard protocol is Cisplatin 100mg x 3 sessions. A large percentage of patients can't tolerate it and never get the 2nd or 3rd infusion. The patients who complete at least 2 infusions have basically the same results as the patients who complete all 3. I've received 235 mg of Cisplatin which is used to increase the effectiveness of radiation. Since I'm no longer receiving radiation anyway, I feel ok with my decision. My first PET will be the week after Labor Day.

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  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #2
    Congrats!
    I missed my last infusion because ONC said they had given me all they felt they safely could and my 1st CAT/contrast was NED. Know yours will be too!
  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #3
    Congrats
    on being finished.

    Linda
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #4
    Congrats....
    Time to relax, and heal....

    Best,
    John
  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #5
    I am so jealous!!
    I would LOVE to come out of my appointment with the Oncologist on the 28th, and have him say you've had more chemo than most folks so we aren't going to give you this last chemo...

    So now you're on the road to truly healing, not the path where you heal a little then get knocked flat again. I am so happy for you!!

    p
  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #6
    Done!
    Good news. Now let the recovery begin!

    Deb
  • tuffenuff
    tuffenuff Member Posts: 277
    #7
    I was nervous to post at
    I was nervous to post at first because I was afraid everyone would say OH NO YOU SHOULD TAKE THE LAST TREATMENTS!!!
  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723
    #8
    tuffenuff said:

    I was nervous to post at
    I was nervous to post at first because I was afraid everyone would say OH NO YOU SHOULD TAKE THE LAST TREATMENTS!!!

    Best of luck
    now, let the healing begin
  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #9
    finished
    Hi Cindy,

    Way to go, you are finished! I guess when it comes to chemo you are just a 235 mg. kind of gal. Relax, heal and enjoy your friends and family, you deserve it.

    Best,

    Matt
  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    #10
    checker flag
    did you see the checker flag today? congrats, now take that positive feeling into the slow recovery period.

    relaxing times ahead
    john
  • ditto1
    ditto1 Member Posts: 660
    #11
    tuffenuff said:

    I was nervous to post at
    I was nervous to post at first because I was afraid everyone would say OH NO YOU SHOULD TAKE THE LAST TREATMENTS!!!

    Doctors orders
    have always been the protocol, you are doing what your doctor advised, that is different than not listening to your Doc, although at times I wanted to walk that walk. So put your feet up and look out the Bus window with us. Im just glad it stopped dropping me off at the same location day after day, and my Mask made a great Hood Orniment.
  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #12
    Your honestly Tuffenuff !
    I am so happy for you ! You made an informed decission...don't ever feel bad about that ! And if your doc. agreed, more the better ! Now try to sit back and just heal ! Keep posting girl, you are always so upbeat and positive ! Katie
  • Matt29
    Matt29 Member Posts: 62
    #13
    katenorwood said:

    Your honestly Tuffenuff !
    I am so happy for you ! You made an informed decission...don't ever feel bad about that ! And if your doc. agreed, more the better ! Now try to sit back and just heal ! Keep posting girl, you are always so upbeat and positive ! Katie

    Thats good news
    i almost had the same experience but i had the 3 anyway its also done by your weight ie weight goes down they adjust your chemo.Your scan will be clean
  • tuffenuff
    tuffenuff Member Posts: 277
    #14
    Matt29 said:

    Thats good news
    i almost had the same experience but i had the 3 anyway its also done by your weight ie weight goes down they adjust your chemo.Your scan will be clean

    I didn't think about the
    I didn't think about the weight thing. I'm 22 pounds lighter. I can't say I'm unhappy about it lol.
  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    #15
    tuffenuff said:

    I didn't think about the
    I didn't think about the weight thing. I'm 22 pounds lighter. I can't say I'm unhappy about it lol.

    Tuffe
    Knew you'd get to where you are, and way beyond. Forward, girl, and start making plans for your 2025 summer vacation. Yes!

    kcass
  • tnsilcncer
    tnsilcncer Member Posts: 64
    #16
    I could only tolerate two,
    I could only tolerate two, that stuff is Naaaaasty. And I'm just over a year out and NED! Congrats and good luck!

    Hugs!

    Karen
  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    #17
    tnsilcncer said:

    I could only tolerate two,
    I could only tolerate two, that stuff is Naaaaasty. And I'm just over a year out and NED! Congrats and good luck!

    Hugs!

    Karen

    Very happy for you tuff!!!!!
    Way to go....relax and enjoy..

    Tim
  • Billie67
    Billie67 Member Posts: 898
    #18
    tuffenuff said:

    I didn't think about the
    I didn't think about the weight thing. I'm 22 pounds lighter. I can't say I'm unhappy about it lol.

    YES!!!
    You did it! Doesn't it feel amazing? Now it's time to just sit back, relax and let your body heal from all that its been thru.
    Feel good :-)
    Billie

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