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Posted 2013-04-14T22:35:11Z

Week 2 Completed

After last post nausea kicked in but tolerable, no throwing up, good deal.  But those nausea meds do have side effects and made me dizzzzzy, spaced out.  Other symptoms include constant ringing in ears, poor sleeping and found out I am very claustrophobic with that mask, it got to me.  Freaked out on third day and now take happy pill prior to radiation.  But all in all, I'm very thankful and thank God that things could be worse.[...]

Posted 2013-04-03T03:59:44Z

Treatment Day

Alright, excited we are finally going to battle. Started treatment on April 1 at City of Hope which is an excellent hospital that specializes in only cancer. Got to hospital by 9 am for blood work and chemo (cisplatin) started at 11:00 am and completed by 7:00 pm. During infusion they wheeled me to radiation treament as the IV's were easily transportable. Also received nausea medicine and steroids. Was dizzy after treatment with minor upset stomach. Long day but no real complications.[...]