Well guys and gals, I'm back with not so good news.

My ENT Doctor called and said that the new biopsy pathology showed live cancer cells even after previous treatment 2 months ago.
He has discussed with my Onocology Doctor as well as my Radiation Doctor.
My Radiation Doctor's reflection was to use Brachytherapy.

I'm expecting a call from either my Radiation Doctor or my ENT Doctor to verify the use of Brachytherapy.

I'm wondering how I can qualify for Brachytherapy as a better option than surgery?
I do not want to loose my tongue!
Anybody have experience with Brachytherapy?


Squamous Cell Carcinoma base of tongue
Erbitux 12 wks
IMRT Radiation ended 8/7/12
MRI Cancer live 10/3/12
3 rounds Chemo (Cisplatin, 5FU, ??)
Brachytherapy 7days ended 1/28/13
PET SCAN 4/19/13
70 yr old 8/20/12
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