 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Gayle,
I had a similar Dx and treatment protocol and never had surgery. My tumor had completely melted by the third week of radiation. I also had one infusion less because of the severe issues with nausea and weight loss. It is the "E" ticket ride in the roller coaster dept.
Please note that was 9 years ago and I am doing all right. I hope your outcome is the same.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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