AmyK
I'm so very sorry to hear about your reoccurrance. I'm glad, however, that you feel well enough to enjoy your family. Have a nice weekend.

Everyone has given you great advice. I certainly wouldn't let the doctor's intimidate you. I would definitely get a second opionion and/or check out other options.

I would like to add a bit of info from my experience. I was originally prescribed Cisplatin and radiation for my tx, but I convinced my doctors to do "Induction Chemo Therapy." There are several drug combinations available now, but the study I followed was Cisplatin, 5-FU and Textara (sp?). It severely reduced my cancer. I don't know by what %, but you could not feel the tumor any longer. I don't know if it would work in your situation, but I would difinitely ask. Your doctor's can research the study my treatment was based upon-TAX324. The treatment is specically for Stage 3-4.

I don't have the info in front of me at the moment, but a hospital in PA does laser surgery for head and neck cancers. If you want more info, let me know.

Amy, please know that you are in my prayers.

Sandyst