Congtatulations Father Mike, It's hard to understand why all the different treatments for similer problems. From all the information i've read so far I am surprised the doctors are not suggesting radiation. My nodes all came back clean yet radiation was suggested after the surgery. I don't want to take the easy way out as I'm told there is no easy way out. I will do everything I can to increase my chances of wiping out the cancer.

Joanna, You must have lobbied for chemo as it sounds like they didn't suggest it. I have similer thoughts as you do, an all out assult on this cancer. Both my surgeon and rad on'gist have not mentioned the need for chemo. If it improves the chances to wipe out any cancer why are they not suggesting this option?


Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.

Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06

Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006