jb, i'm new too and sorry to be here as well but believe this a Godsent. a knowledgeable advocate is so important so be a sponge! you will become an expert quickly.

all the best.

Caco
CG to Dad. Biopsy 5/11 non-op, SCC stage IV poorly dif at base of tongue with nodes, quit smoking in '85, ChemoRad began 8/2/11 ended 9/22/11 with NED. Distant mets 11/11, clinical trials. War raging on!