Susan

I had just been told by a cardiologist that my calcium coronary scan showed major blockage but my echo-cardiogram stress test showed full function and I had zero heart problems or complications from Erbitux. The worst side effect for me was that it intensified my radiation dermatitis so the "rash" ended up just having all skin peel off.
I would take Erbitux all over again if I had the choice but I would take it in combination with carboplatin if I had a "do-over". My opinion is that your sister should definitely do some chemo along with the Radiation even she passes on Erbitux.
Charm


65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin

Passed away 4-29-13