I'm trying to be my best advocate since I'm currently not being treated at a major CCC. I think its in my best interest to do that footwork. Yes I most certainly am willing to acceapt the quality of life issues associated with the disection if there is any hint of proof that it improves survivability.

I will be done with the treatment in two weeks. Then the waiting for the next pet scan. So I have some time to research options. I assume the ND would not be done prior to the next scan?

Would it be at all unreasonable to seek a second opinion at CCC prior to any further treatment at this facility?

Rick

Age 50 at DX July 13 2009. T1N2BMO, stage III BOT-2 nodes right side, HPV negative, drinker-smoker, cisplatin x 3 IMRT x 39 70 GY, pegged and ported. Started treatment on 8-3 2009. Selective neck disection 11/30/2009, 9 nodes removed-neg pathology