[quote] Why did you have to do PF induction, combination of Taxotere, Cisplatin, and 5FU?[/quote]The purpose of induction chemo was to reduce the size of the tumor. That makes the radiation mapping enable smaller painting/dosing fields which minimizes the long term side effects of radiation.

I had three rounds of TPF at three week intervals. By the second week of the first round, there was visible tumor reduction. More after the second round and by the time I was done there was zero visible tumor left. The final report stated "complete or near complete resolution...".

You know chemo does not kill cancer, just micro cells. Surgery and radiation are the only sure methods to kill it. So, rads and chemo were given after to ensure a total kill zone. So far so good.