Mark,

Please note my signature. My hubby had a similiar diagnosis (although no nodal involvement) and he is here two years later after exactly the course of treatment you will receive. There is hope!

If you are having surgery for the Peg tube, I would suggest that you request a mediport be placed as well during the same time. It will be a lifesaver (actually vein saver) during your treatment time as it can be accessed for blood work as well.

Welcome to OCF and encourage your caregiver/wife to participate on these boards as well...so helpful before,during, and after treatment.

Deb

Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!

Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill