hi Tower,

i live on Maryland's Eastrn Shore and faced the choice of radiation here or at leading hospital that is 120 miles from my home. That hospital is well known for head and neck cancer treatment. I was to recieve rad&chemo. I think chemo can be done anywhere. So my question to the rad doc was 'Why should i be treated here away from home.'

his response was that basically anyone with the proper training can do general radiation. however many docs refered difficult cases to him.
head and neck cancers are a low percentage of cancers and most places just don't treat very many folks. on the other hand, he has over 20 yrs treating only head and neck folks.

my decision was easy.... i had one shot at getting this done right.... i went with the specialist. i'm still here after 3 yrs ... with a case that could very easily have killed me.

make the decision that is right for you.

cu,
larryb

'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.