Kick-off Monday the 15th - 0800 Hours

MaryRC said:

Toenails
I was reading about the toenail loss. I wouldnt mind that at all, I have toenail fungus in all my toenails so if they drop out I wont miss them! Though they would probably grow back with the fungus!
Keep up with the eating Deb. I havent had surgery yet, but I have been eating soy icecream and have gained 4 lbs.
I have 14 days till surgery! Cant believe I am looking forward to it. I want to get all this over with.
Mary in Northern California

Goodbye, Nails
Mary,

Hate to say it, but if you have toenail fungus, it would work well for you if you did lose the nails - easier to treat the fungus that way, I read. I didn't lose any nails, but just a few weeks ago, my fingernails started splitting from the base - so they're fine at the tips, but flaking, splitting near the bases.

D Lewis said:

Treatment locally
Kent;

The travel/distance complication was solved to my satisfaction.

At my Tumor Board Meeting at Stanford, they were pretty clear that my cancer, base of tongue with mets to lymph nodes on both sides, was in an uncomplicated location (ha, relatively speaking) and the treatment was very standardized. It was not necessary to travel to Stanford for treatment. Stanford is calling the shots, and spoke extensively with the Radiolgist and Oncologist at the new Regional Cancer Center in my home town. Apparently this group has a very well known dosimetrist and physicist, and the team has had excellent results with the ten head/neck cancers that have come through in the last year. So, Stanford was satisfied to delegate the treatment to my local cancer center, which is 15 minutes away. Big relief.

Deb

And the more encouraging
So very happy for you, Deb, with the logistics working-out as they are for you and the 15 minutes, and that you've got the Folks at Stanford overseeing it all= the best of both worlds. Everything, therefore, is in place, girl- all systems go.

Of note- where I was treated is the Regional Cancer Center of the Quad Cities, located in Bettendorf, Iowa. Could they be part of the same network of C centers? Does make me wonder:
www.rccqc.com/ gives you their website, if you look on Google. All of the people there, in the QCA, were great to me- awesome. Just did a quick Google search, and Regional Cancer Center brings-up sites all over America. If they are the same- would be cool if you give the names of Chitneni and Rajput to your people, with my praise. I was on the ropes for awhile in my fight, but they were all there with me, Deb. I trust your people will give their best effort for you, as you must. As I have won the battle, Deb, so shall you.

Believe

kcass

staceya said:

Good Luck!
Good Luck to you!!
I will be keeping you in my prayers. I just finished 35 rads last Thursday and Amifostine course (I accidentally first typed curse, which is probably more appropriate)as well as severe neck burns and the joys of home debridement..you, some Lortab, bright lights and a good magnifying mirror.
After getting down to 90 lbs, yesterday I was able to eat a bit of hot dog (I know bad nutritional choice) and it tasted like a hot dog..brought tears to my eyes.
You will get through this. This site is so helpful..
Wishing you well,
Stacey

deb
very best of luck to you. stay strong! we are all pulling for you. here's praying for mild side effects.

Good Luck, Deb!
Sending warmest wishes and hugs your way and you continue on your journey to wellness. I love the saying "Shut up and get to work"! I will remember those words for myself!