prognosis is not looking so good. Oncologist says there is a 20% chance a combo chemo regime would be effective. Radiologist says its all about prolonging life and he could do a shorter dose of radiation to see if it can be effective and gave us the quality of life talk. hubby had a PET scan, on the second try, it was difficult for him to lay flat for 30 min wo moving because of he's not able to swallow. So we will get results on Monday. Another oncologist appt and then on Thurs. with radiology oncologist again. Not sure what to think. Husband's feeling low for one of the first times ever. He's always so positive...


Caregiver to husband 53 SCC stage 3 soft palate 2011 Rad, recurrence tongue stage 4 2012 induction chemo, partial glossectomy surgery, cancer back left rad neck dissection 2013, more chemo, allergic to erbitux, cancer back 2014 floor of mouth and jaw, mandibulectomy scheduled 3/5/2014