I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4a SCC of the maxilla & nasal cavity. I've already seen several doctors, most recommend surgical resection, reconstruction, and radiation. I've decided I'm not going to go through surgery and reconstruction. I'm very interested in proton therapy, has anyone had this type of cancer treated using proton therapy only. If so please let me know how successful it was and if there has been any recurrence. Thanks for any insight you can provide.

Thanks for any feedback.


DMB
SCC of right maxilla & nasal cavity, stage 4a, 3/10/2016
42 proton treatment completed 9/1/2016
Chemo - carbo, taxo, &Erbitux completed 09/27/17