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 Walt