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.



Christine
SCC 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 smile