If you were in the US I would be telling you to go to what we call a Comprehensive Cancer Center and get a 2nd opinion. My only concern are the bilateral neck dissections, whether or not they are needed. I know our cancers are probably caused by different agents but Moffitt, a top rated CCC in Florida, was the 5th doctor group that I had seen and they told me they would not advise doing a ND on me as the chemo/rad would do the trick.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
