Hi, I am new to this forum but find it a well of great first hand information. My brother-in law is caught in a dilemma. If we could get some input, would very much appreciate it. He has been diagnosed with SCC of the base of the tongue. The primary tumor was very tiny but spread into one of his nodes. He had a neck dissection done on one side and all other nodes were cancer free. He has just begun IMRT radiation, 3 days into it. His neck surgeon told him he would just need radiation and no chemo. The radiologist and oncologist are pushing him to have the Cisplatin. The neck surgeon was irate that they were suggesting this to him that it wasn't necessary. The radiologist and oncologist are saying it will boost the radiation. Are the side effects of chemo worth it. He is very confused and doesn't know what to do. He is 60 years old and has a slight heart condition.