Since my cancer is in the upper maxilla/palate area (I don't know the technical terms), that would mean sparing the lower salivary glands, wouldn't it? Are there upper salivary glands, too? Also, IMRT is supposed to spare surrounding tissues, isn't it? Or is that just an "at best" scenario? I suppose these are all questions for the RO...


Chrissy

Stage 2 SCC upper right palate
Hemi-palatectomy and maxillectomy 5/28/09
Six teeth gone
IMRT x30 starts July 13. Completed 8/26/09
Carboplatin and Taxol x6 starting 7/14/09. Completed 8/25/09.