ehall

I am sorry to hear it came back a third time especially since I am battling that fear myself right now. I can testify from personal experience that CYBERKNIFE is the way to go if you can. what an amazing difference CK was from the IMRT sessions. The beam is so focused that the side effects are minimal compared to IMRT. One suggestion, ask for Ativan to keep your relaxed and still for the 45 minutes to an hour each session takes. Plus get an extra sheet put down on the lead bed as it gets tough on your back and sitting bones.
Finally, I had them put a mouth hole in my face mask this time and it really made it much more comfortable.
Good luck
charm


65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin

Passed away 4-29-13