At the tumor meeting the Erbitux was discussed and chosen as drug of first choice for Jim. Even with the tumor so large, nothing else was affected. The surgeon even cut a deeper margin looking for cells elsewhere. Because of age and very good health, this is what was proposed. Of course, we have not had our second opinion at Siteman. I have to believe our surgeon when he says it was a clean cut and removel. The pathology looks good with no evidense of spread. Our hope is that with radiation and Erbitux, we will get rid of any micrscopic cells remaining. Am I being naive?

Nancy