Hello Terry,

Welcome to the Oral Cancer Foundation. I see you and I live about 20 miles apart. I live in Kaukauna, WI.
Did they tell you what type of radiation treatment you will be receiving? There are tqo types most get, 1. IMRT, 2, Field radiation kind of like comparing a sniper rifle to a shotgun approach.
Did they also tell you what type of chemo drugs you will be receiving?
The PEG tube is suggested in most cases. It allows you to make sure you input enough nutrients to maintain your current weight and have enough to heal also.
Welcome again and ask any question you want to, someone will answer.

Best Wishes, Danny Boy


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