The Biopsy results came in and its positive for cancer.

I am concidering a trial involving a viral injection (herpes)that trains the imune system to kill the cancer. This one originates in Japan and is a Phase 1 trial so it is bleeding edge. Has anyone heard of this trial? Brian?

The alternative is one more round of cyberknife but with the necrosis I am already suffering from I do not know if it is worth it. I can also look at chemo.

I spoke with the doctor running the viral study and am waiting to get calls back from the RO and MO regarding the other treatment options.

I'll keep updating as info arrives.

Kelly
Male
48, SCC (Soft Palet) Rt.,
Stage 1, T3n0m0,
Dx, 8-09, Start IMRT 35 9-2-09 end 10-21-09
04-20-10 NED
8-11 recurrence, node rt. neck N2b
10-11 33 IMRT w/chemo wkly
3-12-12 PET - residual cancer
4-12 5 treatments with Cyberknife & Erbitux
6-19-12 Pet scan CLEAR
12-3-12 PET - CLEAR