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Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 188 Likes: 1 | Susie,
While I have no personal experience with IU Cancer Center, I googled them and found that they are an NCI Cancer Center and they have a Head and Neck Program with a team approach. Also, many of the staff members have pretty impressive credentials from places like MDACC, MSK and Hopkins.
As others have said, the team approach is so important to having a treatment plan, and recovery plan tailored to your specific case.
You are doing the right thing in seeking a second opinion at a CCC. I think you'll find it worth the trip.
I traveled 62 miles each way to the University of Chicago for treatment, and I'm glad every day that I made all those trips.
Good luck in Indy. Keep us posted.
Chuck
SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun.
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