Eddie, welcome to OCF. Im not sure who you are directing your post to, but hundreds of members will see it. Also, caps are not necessary to get your post noticed.

Here is a link that explains treatments, it has other links which gives more info. There are many variables on why one patient needs radiation and the next one doesnt. Its not always easy to compare 2 patients. The patients may seem similar but every person is an individual and so many small things play a role in determining what will be enough to get rid of all the cancer. A second opinion is always a very good idea so the patient doesnt have second guesses. Even with clear margins, the tumor size and location may make radiation necessary. It may be best to ask your physician what factors they considered when making your treatment plan.

Main OCF Treatment pages




Last edited by ChristineB; 12-04-2012 05:53 PM.
Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile