Hi,

Good news the cancer responded to the chemo. Usually a treatment plan is defined that includes all the types of therapies to be used to clear the cancer prior to any treatment beginning. It seems odd to be at this stage and not knowing what is next.

Typical questions for radiation are the number of treatments and the number of gray(radiation unit) to be given. Also, ask if and what kind of chemo might be done at the same time.

As the cancer is in the jaw bone, the radiation will likely weaken the bone so ask how much and what might need to be done in case the bone gets too weak.

Of course, ask about side effects and the expected time for her to respond and heal. So much depends on her health.

Good luck, don


Don
Male, 1955
Great health except C
Dec '12
DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes
1 tooth out
Jan '13
2nd tooth out
Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT
4-6/2013
CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150
ended 5/29,6/4