Good Evening-
Well,the time delays are because I started out with my family doc in June.In August,after many tests and anti-biotics,he finally sent me to an ENT at a local trauma cntr. I got the biopsy results Aug. 24. Besides the length of time that transpired, there were many issues- MANY issues that led to my firing that doc a few weeks ago to go to Fox Chase Cancer Center located in North Philadephia, about an hour away. I am SO relieved to be in thier care, and to feel that I am in the right place, esp after the issues with the first doc/hosp.
On Thurs., I get fitted for my "mask". Thankfully, from this forum, I am a little prepared for it. I also have a notepad with Many questions. I am currently trying to find out about clinical trials available.
Wow. I just re-read what I have written so far, and I actually sound somewhat sane. Interesting, since I am feeling far from it. yay.

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Stage 3; BOT primary; Left Lymph Node 4-5cm
Starting Chemo/Rad early 10/12
Corporate Trainer- Southern New Jersey

Stage 4: Mid-line BOT primary; Left Lymph Node 4-5cm HPV+
Chemo/Rad 10/08/12; 3 big doses cisplatin
Updated 10/16 refusing Cisplatin; due to side effects
Considering Carboplatin; discussing with doctors.
Corp. Trainer- South New Jersey
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