I have mets to spine and neck (as well as nodes and lung - but chemo
starts next Friday), and was put on Dexamethasone while undergoing
radiation. I have the "moon face", where it looks like I've gained 50
pounds in my face alone (even though I've actually lost 10!), I have
shortness of breath, and pains in my knees, especially going up and
down stairs.

We've started tapering off the steroids, and the radiation is over.
When can I expect to see some relief from the side effects? My face is
so swollen, it hurts. They had to literally ply me into my mask for my
last two radiation treatments.

Any information from someone who has gone through similar experiences
would be helpful.

Oh yeah, and I start Zeloda and Carboplatin on Friday. Anyone have fun
with these guys yet?

Thanks,
Mary