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    • September 8, 2012 at 6:45 am
    FightingItinPA
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      My husband started his 20 treatments of interferon on Tuesday.   One week done.    He has been so blessed with no bad reactions.   No nausea.   Some chills and muscle aches.   Tylenol is working for him.     I appreciated all of the insights people gave me when we were trying to make a decision on what to do.   We chose to do the chemo because we didn't want to be a year ahead, have the cancer reoccur, and then regret not choosing treatment.   My husband survived prostrate cancer 15 years ago

      My husband started his 20 treatments of interferon on Tuesday.   One week done.    He has been so blessed with no bad reactions.   No nausea.   Some chills and muscle aches.   Tylenol is working for him.     I appreciated all of the insights people gave me when we were trying to make a decision on what to do.   We chose to do the chemo because we didn't want to be a year ahead, have the cancer reoccur, and then regret not choosing treatment.   My husband survived prostrate cancer 15 years ago and he is determined to survive this.   We just had our first grandchild a year ago and he wants to be around to see her grow up.    Good luck to all who are also facing the tough decision to undergo treatment or monitor the situation. 

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        • September 8, 2012 at 11:32 am
        scots
        Participant
          I hope th next three weeks go as well as the first. November will be year since I completed interferon.

          Scot

          • September 8, 2012 at 11:32 am
          scots
          Participant
            I hope th next three weeks go as well as the first. November will be year since I completed interferon.

            Scot

            • September 8, 2012 at 11:32 am
            scots
            Participant
              I hope th next three weeks go as well as the first. November will be year since I completed interferon.

              Scot

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