Ginny, welcome to the site. Sorry you needed to find us. As others have noted, please do not wait to see a team of specialists at a comprehensive cancer center. Even if you have to drive 60 miles one way, which many of us have already done and many more will do in the future, this disease is to aggressive to let it be attacked a little at a time. You have to kill it with a massive strike all at the same time. And in coordination with all aspects of treatment including radiation, chemo, surgery and the kitchen sink. Don't wait. Get a qualified second opinion from a cancer center in the most up-to-date facility you can find or afford. Will pray for your cure with the right treatment to minimize the quality of life issues.


Regards, Kirk Georgia
Stage IV, T1N2aM0, right tonsil primary, Tonsilectomy 11/03, 35 rad/3cisplatin chemo, right neck dissection 1/04 - 5/04.