Welcome Caren Lee:

You sound like a very smart medical student to have joined a Forum in which you will specialize. That would be a great idea for any medical student. You will have first-hand knowledge of future oral cancer patients you treat, which is an invaluable asset. Good girl grin
julieann

Julieann
Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer smile