Chris
Please investigate Amfostine (?) thoroughly. A friend on this list was given it in conjunction with radiation. He become very sick after the 3rd week, and the doctor discontinued it.

I believe that only a few people (maybe 30%) are able to tolerate for the whole treatment regimen. My doctor refused to give it to me.

Sandyst

Sandy 56, BOT SCC Biopsy 1/21/09 Stage 3, T3NXM0.
Finished 3 cycle induction chemotherapy 4/7/09. (Chisplatin, 5-fu and Texotere). Re-staged 4/20/09,(very successful.) Will start Carboplatin/radiation 2 Gy/5 days/7 weeks (Tomotherapy) starting May 4th. Finished 6/22/09.
OCF member/supporter