Janet,

I am so sorry that you and your spouse are going through this. Is the only met to the head of the femur? If so, did the doctor say a total hip replacement might be an option? I'm just wondering. In a total hip replacement, they remove the head and femoral neck and replace the ball/socket with titanium and plastic components. I have no idea if this has ever been done or if it makes sense. It might just be a question to ask his doctor.

I'll be thinking of you both and wishing for some good news soon.

With care,
Kerri


37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!