IMRT like XRT is just a tool in the fight against cancer. Now IMPT (Intensity Modulated Proton Therepy) is being used by a few Tx centers which may be the next tool available in the cancer arsenal. I went with IMRT because my RO recommended it and he has written books on IMRT and is considered one of the country's leading authorities. Moffitt was located 40 miles one way from my home and I could have had IMRT 5 miles away but decided to go to the most knowledgeable source.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.