My Battle with Merkel Cell Cancer

This is a highly malignant cancer. I discovered it in May,2010. I had surgery and radiation. I also developed posterior mediastinal and small bowel metastases. I had chemotherapy. After a good response, I had chemoradiation of the mediastinum. I am now battling with post irradiation esophageal recurrance. Dave Shuster passed away on April 18, 2012 from complications of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. A copy of this blog in PDF format is available at http://dave.shuster.com/

Monday, February 6, 2012

Too sick to post much

I can't put coherent thoughts together to post. Today, I will see Dr Flam and decide whether to start Topotecan today or delay a few days. The stent is working but I have no desire to eat. Lots of pain, but getting better. Nausea. No desire to eat even though the food goes down. Still on IV nutrition.

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Howard K. WatkinsFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Hoping your diet and you improve soon.
Howard
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DoloresFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Doc Dave, Holding you in my thoughts and hoping you are not too uncomfortable. take care, Dolores
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