Thank you for your responses.

The interesting/disturbing part circling in my mind now- is that both my surgeon and RO both said that the standard for a case such as mine is radiation- no chemo. But, the Erbitrux trial is on for post-operative patients- and that would be gravy, so I should go for it.

I know that there are no answers here as we are all individuals with unique histories, tumor traits, etc... But based on what you are saying - I am really looking forward to understanding from the MO why chemo (like Cisplastin) is not pushed along with radiation in a case like mine.

I will let you know how Weds goes.

Thanks again.


Sally, 38 years old
T1N0M0 Left Tongue Lesion, Moderately Differentiated
10 + year history Leukoplakia, Mild Dysplasia before cancer diagnosis 8/2011
Scheduled Partial Glossectomy & Neck Dissection 9-17-11