Amy,

Please know that I know that you make tx decisions based on what the docs are saying and your gut. I have done so much research on this cisplatin vs carboplatin thing and still don't have a good answer. I only know that cisplatin in the "preferred" drug at this time. We all know as well, that each case is different and everyone reacts differently to the assaults on their bodies and sometimes all best efforts fail. I have read your posts and know that you and John gave it your all and I am so sorry that it did not work. You are right, you can not second guess your decisions. I wish you the best in your "recovery" from this terrible disease and loss.
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