My thanks Meli for your positive, detailed, and very helpful response. Yes, my tumour is too large for surgery.
I will not be beaten. I am going to cram to finish my book before the worst of it cuts in. I am rather concerned to hear today that radiation will kill the cells in my jaw bone. Anyone else know anything about this?
I continue to look for viable alternatives. What are the options for chemotherapy? What is Cisplatin?
Last edited by Steven Zenith; 04-18-2014 01:39 AM.
Steven Ericsson-Zenith, Los Gatos, California.
Diagnosed six months earlier with TMJ Disorder.
In Late March 2014 Diagnosed with Cancer, a 2" tumour at the base of my tongue. Given a CAT scan, MRI and Chest X-Ray at Stanford Medical Center.
Referred to ENT Oncology at Valley Center, Santa Clara.
Biopsy 4/10/2014. Diagnosed with Squamous cell Carcinoma HPV16+
MRI, 4/12
Dental app. 4/17
First meeting with Radiology. 4/23
Dental treatment. 4/23
PET Scan. 4/29
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