That is the normal course of treatment, as Don Foo did, after TPF Induction chemo, sequetional Chemoradiation, and is the only real cure in this type therapy, chemo is not. The two chemo's may be enough, many here could only do 2 out of 3 large bag Cisplatins also, and that was without IC or had their last weekly cisplatin stopped. The main thing is to finish radiation. chemo acts as a radiosebsitizer to make radiation work better, how much differs with the type of chemo from 2%-20%, maybe higher with other studies. As far as the peg, the nasal tube in an option, and often preferred during treatment, instead if surgery, so I don't know what the doctor is saying. Nausea can be a side effect of radiation. I did radiation alone, and had nausea, vomiting, although pain medications also had a role too. Some patients even have anticipatory nausea just entering the room, thinking about treatment, will make them sick.

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