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Status Updated - May 20
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Treatment Plan Update as of Mar 20/09March 23rd is fast approaching. This is when I'll have treatment #1 of a three week regimen of daily radiation treatments aimed at shrinking the primary tumor and killing the infected lymph nodes in my throat. I've had lots of warnings about what to expect as the treatments continue, none seem too bad except for not being to eat or get any nourishment except through the stomach feeding tube. I must say that even with the warnings, I am looking forward (with some concern) to it, because it means that something is finally happening. Approximately 3 - 4 weeks after the radiation is complete we will go through another round of tests, CAT scans, MRI's etc. and of course we all expect to be amazed at how well the radiation has worked. At that point in time my "medical team" (which it seems is growing daily .. some very attractive nurses .. always room for more) and I will decide on the "next steps". Despite the boredom of waiting, reading and rereading the many comments in the guest book is helping to keep my spirits up and to maintain a positive outlook.Treatment Plan as of Jan. 29/09The girls and I met with Dr. Kashif Irshad at his office in Brampton. He spent a lot of time with us, answered all of our questions and explained my options. Based upon our discussion the plan we came up with is as follows, obviously adjustments may be made based on results of future tests: We will use a 3 pronged approach involving surgery (should help lose some weight) , chemo (I do not have too much more hair to lose anyway) and radiation (really did not want to have any more kids). There will be more tests of various kinds during the week of Jan 29. I will not go into those details here. These will simply strengthen the plan and help with drug selection etc. The plan is:
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