Sheryl, unfortunately there is no other way to eliminate OC than thru either surgery or radiation with or without chemo. When using chemo alone it will not kill all the cancer but its used to shrink tumors. Im very sorry there are not other alternatives which is why you dont see other procedures discussed on our forum. There are many fraudulent cures out there and clinics that make false claims. Be very careful in your search, these fake cures are nothing more than money making schemes. Quackwatch is full of these "alternative" medical claims. Its terrible how people prey on the sick with their gimmicks.

There have been several members who have gone thru rads more than once. I personally know of several who have undergone it at least 3 times with some also doing brachytherapy. If you havent already gotten a second opinion it might be a good place to start, especially at a CCC where they have more experience in difficult cases.



Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile