Charles,
I also had the Rad/Chemo (Cisplatin).I did well up to the 2nd Cisplatin but got so sick from it that I refused the third on the insistance of family and friends who were certain that if I took that last dose I'd be dead. I came thru just fine without the 3rd, if you can describe any rad/chemo outcome as "fine". It was also okay with both docs. Still, everyone is so different. I think you'll get some really good feedback at Sloan. Best wishes!
Pat C.


Pat - 62 yr. old -DX 8/29/09 SCC stage III floor of mouth
Lower teeth& bone removed
Port& Peg
Cisplatin x3; Rad 35 - ended 12/21/09
Fox Chase 2nd opinion-mandibulectomy; tracheotomy; left neck dissection; jaw reconstruction 5/13/10; flap failed;new flap 7/13/10; lipo January 2011