Evidently there is some disagreement on the timing of the TPF induction. TPF is actually 5F-U, it shouldn't be quite as nasty as Cisplatin. It can also be administered in pill form.

They are probably being more aggressive because of your recurrence.

More info: http://www.asco.org/ascov2/Meetings..._view&confID=40&abstractID=30872


Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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