Hello Dave.

In 2005 I participated in a Phase II trial of surgery followed by chemo (docetaxel arm) plus cetuximab and radiation for advanced SCC of the Head and Neck RTOG 0234. Cisplatin was used with cetuximab for the other arm of the study. I do not know the results of this trial, but you may be able to research it through IRB#04RT105. Your MO/RO should have the trial consent form available for you to review. I had NED until June 2008 when I was diagnosed with mets to my lung. Wish I could offer more information. All the best to you.


Be well. Zenda
12/04 SCC Tonsil, Stage IV T3N2BM0. Mod RND, resect right oropharynx, free-flap, resect right tongue base. Erbitux,Docetaxel,RT X 33. 6/08 Mets lung, hilar lymph node:Carboplatin, Docetaxel. 2010 2nd clinical trial:lung clear, node stable. ORN,trismus,dysphagia. 8-10/2012 cryoablation,brachytherapy,cyberknife to lymph node. 12/12 NED. 6/13 Mets RLL lung: 8/13 cyberknife. 11/13 NED.