Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Im very sorry to read this update. Im sure your whole family and father are devastated by this news.
There was another member with a similar situation. They responded very well to the trial they took part in. Im sorry but I cant remember any of the exact details, maybe another member will have a better memory.
The only ways to cure this type of cancer are either surgery and/or radiation with or without chemo. By itself chemo may shrink the tumor but generally when used alone its only for palliative care. Alternative procedures which have not been scientifically proven to work should not be discussed on the forum. These medications/procedures may be harmful instead of helping. A healthy diet is always best for everyone but it will not cure cancer. Please use extreme caution with anything other than conventional procedures. Sadly, there are far too many people out in the world who are looking to make a fast buck instead taking advantage of patients in desperate situations.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive |