What is Head and Neck cancers

Head and neck cancers are malignant growths originating in the lip and oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, thyroid, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands and cervical ...

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My hubby will be starting an IV for his cancer and it is erbitux. I was wondering if anyone has been on it and the effects it has.. I read the booklet and it sounds like there are alot of cons on this drug,and to be honest, it scares me abit...
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Reply #1 - 08/06/08  9:36pm
" My husband had his 3rd treatment today. So far the rash is the biggest challenge. It's on his chest and back and a little on his arms and face, they seem to be more aggrivated by heat or when he sweats, and they itch. He's also receiveing radiation and has a heart transplant, so sometimes its tough to tell where the side effects are coming from. Fatigue is huge after the treatment he sleeps alot the next 24 hours. He's 44 and fighting like never before, hang in, I'm here anytime you want to chat "
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