So today we received the results of the CT Scan taken last week. It seems the Cisplatin didn't even touch the cancer. The cancer Mass has spread a little bigger. The is devastating news.

The Oncologist has offered Erbitux Treatment next but we are so confused on what decision to make.
Should we just stop here and get another opinion ?

It seems the team of Oncologist that are treating my mom are not having much luck with any positive results from RAD or Cisplatin.

Why is my mothers cancer not responding to treatment?
Is it not the correct treatment for her condition ?

My poor mother is crying her eyes out tonight. I have assured her that we will not stop here. There has to be a treatment that will help her.

August 20 2014 - Ct Scan after 35 Radiation Treatments - 25mm Lobulated recurrence left mandible/floor of mouth carcinoma.

December 10 2014 - There is a regular thick rim 45x29x28mm soft tissue mass (30mm on comparison exam) at sight of left body and ramus of mandible resection into left parapharyngeal space and contrast enhancement contiguous with the internal carotid artery.

Please anyone can you give me some advice on what steps we should take next. Should we just try the Erbitux or get all the medical records together and get another opinion.

I feel we don't have much time to make this decision. We have to act fast with the best move.

Thank you Anyone for Advice
Heidi

Im very sorry the chemo didnt work! I wish there were other, better options I could tell you about but there is only surgery and radiation with or without chemo that will eliminate the cancer. Chemo alone is for pallitive care.

Its something you and your mother must decide if you want to continue to seek out another opinion. Whatever your decision is, we are in your corner.

Best wishes!!!!

Heidi, I'm sorry to know chemo had no effect on your mom.

I usually ask doctors 'if I was your sister, what would you tell me to do?'
It makes it more personal and encourage them to think from a different angle.

My father in law had 1/2 his jaw removed followed by radiation when he was in his mid 70s, and he didn't have any more problems.

I pray you find the right doctors, the right words, the right treatment, and ultimately the right choice.

Blessings,

I can't answer your questions other than to say yes you should seek a second opinion at a Comprehensive Cancer Center.