Hi everyone. New to OCF and happy to be here.

The first month, as anyone reading this knows, has been hell and we are just getting started. Dad is on the fence between IMRT chemorad centers: a top research hospital which will require daily city travel for the big 33 treatments -or- a local treatment (5 minutes from his home) "secondary" center with a radiologist/team he has met with and likes.

The (research) hospital's surgeon claimed a 40% cure statistic if chemorad treatment is sought at top research-based centers, but that % points drop when treatment occurs at the so called secondary centers. There is supposedly a recent study on this. Does anyone know the name of the study or can you point me to it as that doctor is out this week. Our local team would like to review the study, we have questions, and we need to make a decision and get started.

One thing I've learned during years of fighting cancer, a person is not a statistic. Trusting and liking your team is critical.

Nice to meet you and thanks in advance.

Caco