I'm sorry to hear. Yes, I had high dose TPF induction chemo in 2009 with Taxotere, Cisplatin and 5-FU for only 5 days, I couldn't do more, and it killed all my cancer in two lymph nodes, and the tonsil, and almost killed me. Some have no problems, but many do due to its high toxicities, 50% inone study were unsble to finish or go on to complete CRT. Unfortunately it does not last if IC does kill the cancer, and will return in less than a year. Mine did after 8 months in the lymph nodes, but never returned to the tonsil. They are using a Erbitux to add to induction chemo or replace one ofthe original drugs, in this case taxotere.

Good luck


10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs