I think that's a good question to ask your doctor. I'm not sure any of us here have the medical knowledge--or enough knowledge about the results of all your tests-- to answer that. Hang in there! waiting to find out is one of the worst parts and in your case that seems to be being extended, which has to be very hard on you. Try to focus on just preparing yourself for this surgery you have coming up by telling yourself it will go well and you will heal quickly.

Nelie


SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"