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Salivary Duct Cancer

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Jul 19, 2016 | Replies (9)

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect, @sylviapf.
I'm tagging @hopeful33250 @predictable and @dawn_giacabazi in this discussion. While they don't have salivary duct cancer, they all have first-hand experience with cancer as a patient or caregiver. I'd also like to include @lynnkay1956 who has had treatment with Opdivo, and @burrkay who is caring for his wife who has lung cancer.

We look forward to getting to know you Sylvia. Maybe you can tell us a bit more about yourselves. What side effects is your husband dealing with? I'm sure the 3-month break is welcome. How are you doing?

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We have a wonderful support group within our church, and both daughters are loving and supportive. Ken is receiving treatment at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, TN. We are very pleased with our oncologist and all the associated professionals. The diagnosis was in late December with treatment beginning in early January. Ken has tolerated the chemo of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin extremely well. Fatigue has been the only significant problem. Our doctor indicated that Opdivo has recently been approved for head and neck cancer, so it now becomes an option. This cancer is extremely rare, so I am reaching out in the hopes of connecting with someone.<br>In the meantime, our doctor has encouraged us to live life to the fullest. We are taking her literally: we leave for a river cruise in Europe shortly. With a 6 week window of freedom, we choose to fly!