Charm

I would like to pass this past you to see what thoughts you might have. I have read that you have had radiation treatments (including Cyberknife)more than once.

I am at UPMC, you may have read that elsewhere, and came here for a clinical trial involving Cyberknife treatment with Erbitux which would be covered Medicare. Now that I am here I have been informed that I qualify for treatment but Medicare does not cover the treatment using Erbitux. Late today, before making arrangements to return to Atlanta, I was told that another trial (the same but without the use of Erbitux) could be done and would be covered by Mediaare. I am wondering what your thoughts are in regards to having Cyberknife radition treatment for base of tongue cancer with or without Erbitux. I guess having more radiation is one thing to consider but I was told that there could be damage to my lower jaw bone but it is not likely.

Thoughts from anyone will be helpful.