Linda's scan showed activity on her parathyroid. The doctors are pretty sure it's not cancer but now they have to decide if surgery is necessary. Meanwhile, today was chemo #3 of 4. 3 weeks from now she'll be finished with chemo, then, if no surgery is required, on with the radiation. If all goes well, we're looking at the middle of june b4 this is over. Hopefully.
David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer. And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer. May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.