Yellow Stream
A Cancer Diary
by Jerome Freedman, Ph. D.

Questions for Dr. Gullion

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These questions are about chemotherapy.

  1. What do you think of the Shipley protocol?
  2. Have you treated anyone with cisplatin and 5FU together?
  3. What about in combination with radiation?
  4. Are these doses particularly high?
  5. What side effects should I expect?
  6. Will I have adequate time for rehydration?
  7. Will I be getting an antiemetic in the drip? My friend advised against using one. What do you think?
  8. What do you think about medical use of marijuana?
  9. How long can I expect to be here each day?
  10. Will I be able to eat lunch and/or dinner?
  11. Do you have any suggestions on what I should eat?
  12. Please explain the time table of treatment for the three days.
  13. Can I bring my computer or boom box to play tapes and CD's?
  14. Should M. be with me the whole time?
  15. Can I have other visitors?
  16. Can I have Leslie Davenport come in to do a guided imagery session?
  17. What about a massage durnig this period?
  18. What suggestions do you have for being at home in terms of eating and sleeping?
  19. What else can you suggest that would make me more comfortable?
  20. Is there something about this treatment that you are unwilling to tell me?
  21. What do you think of the Wellness Community Physician/Patient Statement?
  22. What do you know about Keith Block's regime and is it applicable to this situation?
  23. Do you have copies of Keith Block's papers?
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