Kevin's tumor was only found, as far as seeing or physically touching, in surgery to remove it. It showed up on the PET, so the ENT knew where to look. Even with Kevin asleep he still couldn't see it. When he felt it, it was concave in nature. He had to cut by feel. Did not show up on the CT.


Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14