Sore throat swollen glands - went to ER thinking infection - not BOT SCC. First onc Two days later -inoperable 1-2 years with chemo. Second onc still inoperable,but better progonosis.   Dana Farbdr group consult at recommend of 2nd onc - much better prognosis.  Three CAT scans clear save for neck. PET Scan clear save for the neck.  FNA 
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  Chemo.starts tomorrow _ 3 Rounds - cisplaT, Taxoll, 5FU.  Then 33rads IMRT and more chemo.  They say otherwise I am healthy as a horse not bad forjust turned 55. Have been.loading water and other liquids, proteins, Ensure etc.  So three weeks later on my way to start the fight.   Gail